"Bundee Aki may never play for Ireland again after Andy Farrell and the IRFU took the drastic step of cutting him from the Six Nations squad before he'd even gone before a URC disciplinary hearing today."
"Ireland coaches don't stand down centrally contracted players lightly, especially eight days out from a daunting Six Nations opener in Paris when they already have injuries in the squad."
Bundee Aki was removed from Ireland's Six Nations squad by Andy Farrell and the IRFU prior to a URC disciplinary hearing. The removal raises the prospect that Aki may never represent Ireland again. Coaches do not normally stand down centrally contracted players, especially so close to a major tournament. The decision came eight days before Ireland's Six Nations opener in Paris. The squad already had injury concerns, making the move particularly drastic given the tight timeline and competitive stakes. The action signals a strict disciplinary approach by management. Selection options will be tested in the coming days.
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