In pictures: British & Irish Lions assemble

Take a look at the images of the British & Irish Lions touring party assembling for the first time since coach Warren Gatland announced the squad for their eight-match tour of South Africa.

World Cup over for banned Aki

Ireland centre Bundee Aki has been handed a three-match ban which essentially rules him out of the remainder of the World Cup.

Watch: Ireland centre is red-carded

Bundee Aki was shown a red card for this tackle which caused Samoa’s Ulupano Seuteni to go off for an HIA during Ireland’s win on Saturday.

Aki to make Six Nations debut

Bundee Aki will make his Six Nations debut for Ireland in their clash against France in Paris on Saturday.

Midfield braces for Aki impact

Jesse Kriel feels that the Springboks have what it takes to keep Ireland’s hulking centres Bundee Aki and Robbie Henshaw in check on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI in Dublin reports.