Aki & Dillane sign contract extensions with Connacht
- 6953
Aki & Dillane sign contract extensions with Connacht
Connacht Rugby and the IRFU have announced the contract renewals of senior players Bundee Aki and Ultan Dillane.
Aki has signed a three-year extension to bring his stay at Connacht up to the summer of 2020. Since arriving in 2014, the centre has made 47 appearances for Connacht and was instrumental in the province's PRO12 title success last season.
Second row Dillane has signed a two-year extension to his current deal. The powerful ball carrier made his 34th appearance for Connacht in Sunday's bonus-point, Champions Cup win over Zebre.
Speaking at the Sportsground today, Head Coach Pat Lam said:
"I'm really pleased that Bundee and Ultan have committed their futures to Connacht Rugby. Two talented rugby players, naturally their performances have attracted a lot of attention and there is no doubt that they had options in terms of where they could play. But I believe it is a massive statement about what we are doing here as a team and an organisation that they were both so determined to continue to play their part."
