It has been 38 years since a Connacht player toured with the Lions and the significance of that is not lost on Bundee Aki. When Aki first arrived in Galway in 2014, he was immediately welcomed with open arms by the people of the west of Ireland. “I have said it before, when I first arrived the overwhelming welcome that I got from the Connacht community when I first arrived with my family, it was unbelievable. For many of the players getting ready to tour South Africa, they have been on a Lions tour before, but for Aki, this is uncharted territory. “It was an induction day, trying to get everyone together and get a feel for each other and be able to create a good vibe.

Source: Irish Independent June 02, 2021 01:33 UTC