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Bundee Aki

Bundee Aki
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Bundee Aki

Bundee Aki is a centre who represents Connacht and Ireland. He will tour with the British and Irish Lions in 2025.

Nationality

Ireland

Age

35

Position

Centre

Height

178cm

Weight

102kg

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Bundee Aki Stats

Stats compared to other Centers
35%
Defenders Beaten
24%
Successful Passes
Tackles Completed
79%
Line Breaks
25%
Carries
50%
25%
Tries

Bundee Aki Stats

Stats compared to other Centers
Bundee Aki
Bundee Aki

Key Stats

Defenders Beaten
7
Successful Passes
25
Tackles Completed
0.79
Line Breaks
1
Carries
26
Tries
1

Season Performance

Minutes played: 222

Season Performance

Minutes played: 222
Bundee Aki

Attack

Rank
Points
5
Tries
1
Line Breaks
1
Carries
26
Carries Per Minute
0.12
Metres Carried
68
Defenders Beaten
7
Turnovers Won
1
Defenders Beaten
7
Touches
50
Post Contact Metres
60

Defence

Rank
Tackles Made
30
Tackles Completed
0.79
Dominant Tackles
0
Tackles Per Minute
0.14
Turnovers Won
1
Ruck Arrival Effectiveness
0.19

Passing

Rank
Try Assists
0
Successful Passes
25
Bad Passes
1
Pass Accuracy
96%

Kicking

Rank
Successful Penalties
0
Successful Conversions
0
Kicks in Play
0
Drop Goals
0
Goals Converted
0

Discipline

Rank
Penalties Conceded
3
Yellow Cards
0
Red Cards
0

Match Stats

Bundee Aki Bio

In Auckland, New Zealand on 7 April 1990, Bundee Aki was born as Fua Leiofi Bundellu Aki. The nickname ‘Bundee’ was then given to him by a rugby coach at under-age level. 

Bundee Aki’s professional rugby career began in 2011, when he represented Counties Manukau for the first time. Then, after an impressive couple of seasons, he also began to represent the Chiefs

In 2013, he won the Super Rugby title with the team. However, ahead of the 2014-15 season, Aki decided to move to Ireland with Connacht. He’s played for the Irish province ever since, making more than 100 appearances for the side. During this time, he’s claimed one Pro12 title. 

After completing a three-year residency period in Ireland, Bundee Aki received his first call-up for the Irish national team in 2017. Since, he’s been a force on the international stage and has helped Ireland capture three Six Nations Championships, including two Grand Slams

In 2023, his excellent performances for Ireland saw him nominated for the prestigious World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year award. 

Thanks to his outstanding performances for the Irish national team, Aki was named in the British and Irish Lions squad for the team’s 2021 tour of South Africa. He made his test debut for the side in the third and final test, which the Lions lost 19-16. 

Due to his continued excellence for his club and his country, Bundee Aki was also named in the British and Irish Lions squad for the team’s 2025 tour of Australia. This time, he will hope to appear in all three tests. 

Still playing his very best rugby, we can’t wait to see what else Bundee Aki can achieve for both Connacht and Ireland.

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