Bundee Aki and James Ryan, two important players in the Clover XV, will stay in Ireland until 2026 and 2028. These signings are the continuation of a wave of extensions.
There was Tadhg Furlong and Andrew Porter… now here is Bundee Aki and James Ryan! This Tuesday, the Irish Rugby federation announced the contract extension of two of its flagship players in the selection. Thus, the coveted Bundee Aki has signed up for one more year with Connacht. James Ryan will remain a Leinster player until 2028. These extensions are therefore part of the objective of the IRFU and the XV of Clover: that of retaining its executives before the 2027 World Cup.
We’re delighted to announce Bundee Aki has signed a new one-year contract extension and will remain in Ireland with Connacht Rugby until the end of the 2025/26 season! ud83dude4c#TeamOfUs
— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) https://twitter.com/IrishRugby/status/1868958875321258395?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Among the best centers in the world, Bundee Aki had notably been courted by the Rugby Club Toulonnais several weeks ago. Its extension is a real success for the Irish. The native New Zealander said: “I love playing rugby in Ireland and I think it is the right environment for me to progress as a player. I would like to thank the IRFU for their support and I look forward to seeing what the future holds for me. reserve in the years to come.”
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