Bundee Aki, the Ireland center, attributes his success to the support of those around him. Despite being initially overlooked for selection at Connacht, Aki's physicality and ability to burst through the line caught attention at the Rugby World Cup in France. He was named the Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland's Player of the Year and earned a place in the Dream Team, as well as a nomination for World Rugby Men's Player of the Year.
Aki humbly acknowledged the significance of the award, expressing gratitude to his wife for her support and recognizing the impact of his teammates and the management team.
Aki credited his outstanding performance to the faith and trust shown to him by those around him, highlighting the role of talented teammates like Johnny Sexton. He expressed that his current form is a result of the support and confidence from those around him, emphasizing that he is simply doing his job with the backing of his team.
