Andy Friend is adamant that Bundee Aki won't be leaving Connacht for Munster next season, dismissing the speculation as "paper talk".
Not for the first time in his Connacht career, the Ireland centre has been linked with a move for the Reds - and his current omission from the westerners' starting line-up has added fuel to the fire, with the 32-year-old not featuring in the last three fixtures despite being available.
However Friend, the Connacht director of rugby, is confident there is no truth to the speculation as Aki begins preparations with Ireland's squad ahead of the Six Nations.
