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Bundee Aki facing disciplinary committee and omitted from Ireland squad ahead of Six Nations opener
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- Bundee Aki faces an independent disciplinary hearing on Wednesday over a misconduct complaint.
- Ireland excluded Aki from the Six Nations squad and did not travel to Portugal for training.
- Ulster's Jude Postlethwaite was added to Ireland's squad as cover for the Six Nations opener.
- IRFU stated they do not tolerate disrespect toward match officials and will investigate further.
- Ireland's Six Nations fixtures include a Paris opener against France next week.
- Aki has 68 Ireland caps and was an early replacement in the recent URC match with Leinster mentioned in reports.
- Keenan is considered a major injury doubt amid reports of a broken thumb in training.
- France face their own selection challenges with Uini Atonio retirement after a heart issue.
- The Times reports Bundee Aki was dropped from the Six Nations squad for alleged abuse of a referee.
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