“We expect Bundee to go straight into them, he won’t hold back." - Marmion
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Ireland and Connacht scrumhalf Kieran Marmion believes that Auckland-born centre Bundee Aki is relishing the opportunity to get stuck into the All Blacks this weekend despite coming under fire in the New Zealand media this week.
“It won’t bother him too much, it will probably just fire him up a bit more,” said Marmion.
“We expect Bundee to go straight into them, he won’t hold back. He will relish the challenge, it will be a pretty good spectacle to watch, to be honest.
“I roomed with him last week, he chatted quite a bit to me about it and I know he can’t wait to get out there and have a shot at these guys. I am sure he will know he needs to stay calm and not be stupid. I am sure he is smart enough to that, as well.
“They will come looking for him but he has played enough rugby and has enough experience to know not to anything stupid. He is a tough lad so he will get on with it.”
