Bundee Aki named RPI Player of the year

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Connacht and Ireland centre Bundee Aki has been named as the Rugby Players Ireland (RPI) men’s player of the year.

Aki was nominated for World Player of the Year for 2023, and was a key player for Ireland as they won their second successive Six Nations title.

Also nominated for the award was Leinster pair Dan Sheehan and Jamison Gibson-Park.

Speaking on winning the award, Aki said: “I’m honoured to be recognised by my fellow Rugby Players Ireland members as their Player of the Year.