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Ireland replace Aki for 'disciplinary reasons'

Ireland replace Aki for 'disciplinary reasons'

Summary

Bundee Aki, a rugby player for Ireland, has not joined the team's Six Nations training camp because of a misconduct complaint. Aki is accused of inappropriate behavior towards match officials during a recent game. He will be replaced in the squad by Jude Postlethwaite.

Key Facts

  • Bundee Aki is not with the Ireland rugby squad for a training camp in Portugal.
  • Aki faces a misconduct complaint for his behavior toward match officials in a recent game.
  • He will have a hearing with an independent disciplinary committee.
  • Jude Postlethwaite replaces Aki in Ireland's squad.
  • The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) stated they do not tolerate disrespect towards match officials.
  • Two other players, Jack Boyle and Tom Ahern, left the squad due to injury.
  • Billy Bohan and Cormac Izuchukwu have replaced Boyle and Ahern in the squad.

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