Ireland will tap into Bundee Aki’s inside knowledge of the All Blacks ahead of Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final in Tokyo according to forwards coach Simon Easterby. Ireland will tap into Bundee Aki’s inside knowledge of the All Blacks ahead of Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final in Tokyo according to forwards coach Simon Easterby. 'He was really upset' - Ireland to wait for written judgement before making call on Bundee Aki appealThe centre is suspended for the rest of the tournament and, even if he successfully appeals that decision, he would still be unlikely to feature given that decision would come late in the week. “He's a big part of this group and he'll continue to be part of it no matter the outcome of the report.”International Rugby NewsletterIreland are awaiting the arrival of that report – a full written decision explaining the judgement – before deciding whether to appeal. (We’re) disappointed because Bundee is a big part of the squad, so we're disappointed for him,” Easterby said.

Source: Irish Independent October 15, 2019 06:56 UTC