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Bundee Aki Heads Home to Meet Newborn Daughter After Lions Series Win

Aki flies to New Zealand to meet his newborn daughter for the first time after an eight-week absence on tour

Aki said the birth of his daughter gave the Lions “good juju” before the match — and they duly dominated the first Test
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Overview

  • Aine arrived unexpectedly in a car en route to a hospital on July 19; both mother and daughter emerged healthy.
  • Hours later, Aki came off the bench for 23 minutes in the Lions’ opening Test at Suncorp Stadium.
  • The Lions secured a 29-26 series victory in Melbourne, becoming the first team to win back-to-back series in Australia.
  • With the tour complete, Aki is flying to New Zealand to meet his daughter for the first time after eight weeks away.
  • The 35-year-old centre will use his off-season to weigh his options ahead of his 2026 IRFU contract expiration.