He's been in the thick of it.
Bundee Aki has definitely left his mark on Ireland's Grand Slam decider with England.
The Connacht centre spurned an early try-scoring chance but, soon after, made a great break to set up a try for CJ Stander.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJ8r2Xvu6UA
England roared back into the tie and Aki tried to stall their forward momentum by bursting forward to make an impact tackle on Elliot Daly. It looked like a cruncher in live play but the slow motion replays showed Daly's head rock back and drew a chorus of boos from the home side.
Referee Angus Gardner was contacted by his linesman:
https://twitter.com/patmccarry/status/975028296646840330
As more and more replays showed on the big screen, Aki seemed destined for a card and the only question appeared to be 'Yellow or Red?'
However, there was a reprieve. This is the conversation that saw Aki remain on the pitch and Ireland concede a penalty, and nothing more:
REF: "There is one arm and a bit of a head-knock between the two... So I'm thinking penalty only here guys"
TMO: "Green 12 leads with the shoulder but only a penalty. The clash is head on head."
Former England scrumhalf Matt Dawson was not the only one livid at the decision:
https://twitter.com/5liveSport/status/975032613713915905
Expect this one to generate a fierce debate for some time to come.
