Saracens' Billy Vunipola played at tighthead lock, a change from his usual position, with a new back row formation. Connacht's Finlay Bealham is part of the squad traveling to South Africa, while Bundee Aki and Mack Hansen are unavailable for selection. Aki, a World Cup star, was not included in Connacht's squad for the South African tour, which means he and Hansen will miss the games against Sharks and Bulls.
Bundee Aki and Mack Hansen to miss Connacht's games in South Africa https://t.co/VaZ6QP4tJ0
❌ No Bundee Aki and Mack Hansen for Sharks and Bulls games. 🟢 Ireland duo to miss Connacht's South African tour. #URC 👇 https://t.co/ba3bxfflZB https://t.co/ba3bxfflZB
Ireland’s World Cup star Bundee Aki was not included in Connacht’s squad for the two-week tour of South Africa. https://t.co/NZzYA8tjs2
Finlay Bealham in the Connacht squad that flies to South Africa this evening ahead of URC clashes with Sharks and Bulls. Bundee Aki and Mack Hansen among those who were unavailable for selection. https://t.co/I6jw5dbjBB
Billy Vunipola at tighthead lock for Saracens today after arriving from the bench. Back row of 6. Juan Martin Gonzalez 7. Andy Christie 8. Tom Willis Very interesting to see if that becomes more regular to fit all of their back-five forwards into a match-day 23. https://t.co/BOH5vew3UE