Bundee Aki's appeal rejected

Connacht centre Bundee Aki had his appeal of a three-week suspension for misconduct rejected by an appeal committee which met in Glasgow.

Aki was suspended by a disciplinary panel for misconduct relating to his behaviour to and remarks directed toward, referee Ian Davies, during and immediately after the Round 20 fixture between Connacht and Leinster on April 15, 2017.

The player’s appeal was considered at a hearing in Glasgow on Wednesday. The appeal committee was satisfied that the disciplinary committee had not been in error in the approach it employed.

The appeal committee was also satisfied that a three-week (effectively three matches) period of suspension was proportionate in the circumstances.