Fans all ask same question about Bundee Aki's jersey during France ...

3 Feb 2024
Bundee aki

Those watching Ireland's Six Nations victory over France on Friday evening may have noticed Bundee Aki's jersey differed to those of his teammates.

Fans took to social media to highlight that the Connacht star did not have a name or number on the back of his jersey during the game in Marseille.

Many questioned why Aki was playing without either on his back, but some claimed that both fell off his shirt minutes into the match.

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One fan wrote: "That first half in the France Ireland game was so good and so compelling and for some reason the only thing I can think about is why Bundee Aki's jersey doesn't have a name or number on it."

Another said: "There is only one Bundee Aki He doesnt need his name on his Rugby jersey or his number."

Someone else commented: "Why is Bundee Aki not wearing name and number in shirt? Can’t believe both have been ripped off already!"

Ireland defeated France 38-17 at the Stade Vélodrome as their Six Nations title defence got off to the best possible start.

Both sides came into a mouth-watering tournament curtain-raiser on the back of agonising World Cup quarter-finals exits.

Tries from Jamison Gibson-Park, Tadhg Beirne, Calvin Nash, Dan Sheehan and Ronan Kelleher ensured it was the reigning Grand Slam champions who stylishly bounced back at the first attempt to propel themselves into pole position for further championship glory.

France’s quest for victory at a largely subdued Stade Velodrome was damaged by the indiscipline of lock Paul Willemse, who was sent off in the 32nd minute following a high hit on Caelan Doris having previously been sin-binned for a similar challenge on Andrew Porter.

Scores from Damian Penaud and Paul Gabrillagues and seven points from the boot of Thomas Ramos gave the pre-tournament favourites hope.

But Ireland, aided by 13 points from Jack Crowley on his first Six Nations start, deservedly romped to another statement victory of the Andy Farrell era.

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