Bundee Aki ruled out of World Cup by suspension

 

Ireland must face New Zealand in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final without Bundee Aki.

The influential Connacht centre has been ruled out of the remainder of the tournament through suspension.

The 29-year-old was sent off for a high tackle on UJ Seuteni in Ireland's 47-5 win over Samoa on Saturday and has been hit with a three-match ban.

The news is a devastating blow to Irish hopes.