The news comes on the back of Ireland’s Triple Crown success at the weekend.

Andy Farrell says he expects Bundee Aki to sign a new Ireland deal after recalling the centre to his squad to face Scotland in Saturday's Triple Crown decider.

Andy Farrell has not been shy in shaking up his team throughout this Six Nations.

James Lowe is set for a period on the sidelines after being ruled out of Ireland’s remaining Six Nations games, but the winger’s long-term future is also in question.

Bundee Aki of Ireland congratulates Dan Sheehan, Dan Sheehan, Jamison Gibson-Park and Josh van der Flier have all signed contract extensions with the IRFU, securing the futures of four key players as Andy Farrell builds his squad towards the 2027 World Cup.

A key part of Andy Farrell’s plan for this Ireland team is managing some of his elder statesmen through to next year’s World Cup.

Bundee Aki, Jimmy O'Brien and Robbie Henshaw are in contention to feature for Ireland in Friday's Six Nations game against Wales in Dublin [20:10 GMT].

Bundee Aki, Dan Sheehan, Jamison Gibson-Park and Josh van der Flier sign contract extensions with Ireland following the conclusion of the team's Triple Crown-winning Six Nations campaign.

Andy Farrell restores Dan Sheehan, Joe McCarthy and Josh van der Flier to his starting pack, with Bundee Aki on the bench

Ireland centre Bundee Aki is named on the bench for Connacht's United Rugby Championship game against Glasgow Warriors after returning from a four-match ban.