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Bundee Aki Out for 4 Matches

A Misconduct Complaint made against Connacht Rugby’s Bundee Aki has been upheld by an Independent Disciplinary Committee resulting in a six (6) week suspension, two (2) of which are suspended for two years.

The Player today appeared in front of an Independent Disciplinary Committee, chaired by Roddy Dunlop KC (Scotland) and supported by Attie Heyns (South Africa) and Andrea Caranci (Italy), who considered the complaint related to Misconduct in breach of the United Rugby Championship’s Disciplinary Rules (including Clauses 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3).

The Misconduct charges arose from the Round 10 Vodacom United Rugby Championship fixture on Saturday, January 24 at Dexcom Stadium, Galway. After considering all of the submissions, the Independent Committee deemed that the Player engaged with the match official team after the game on several occasions in a manner which breached the Disciplinary Rules.

The Independent Committee concluded that the Player’s behaviour constituted verbal abuse and disrespect of a Match Official(s) under the relevant Rules.

In determining its sanction, the Independent Committee felt that a suspension of six (6) weeks was appropriate, with two (2) of those weeks suspended.

The Committee also recognised the Player’s full regret for his actions and was grateful for the approach that he took towards the proceedings. However, given the Player’s previous disciplinary record (including incidents of a similar nature) and his lack of a plea in this case, the Independent Committee could not apply mitigation to the sanction.

The Committee reminded the Player of the importance of the Spirit and values of the game of rugby and the importance of respect towards Match Officials.

The Player was reminded of his right to appeal.

Fixtures Bundee Aki is unavailable for:

  • January 31 – Vodacom URC: Zebre Parma v Connacht
  • February 5 – Guinness Six Nations: France v Ireland
  • February 14 – Guinness Six Nations: Ireland v Italy
  • February 21 – Guinness Six Nations: England v Ireland
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