Bundee Aki has edged closer to Test rugby with Ireland by rejecting a move to France to sign a new Connacht deal until 2020.Irelands highly-promising lock Ultan Dillane has also completed a two-year contract extension to remain at Connacht, in a big double-bst to boss Pat Lam.Auckland-born powerhouse Aki is understd to have rejected moves to Bordeaux and Munster, and will now qualify for Ireland on residency next year.Dillane is also thought to have fielded interest from Munster, but two of Connachts key stars have instead opted to remain with the reigning Guinness PRO12 champions.Im really pleased that Bundee and Ultan have committed their futures to Connacht Rugby, said head coach Lam, admitting both stars had fielded offers to move elsewhere.Two talented rugby players, naturally their performances have attracted a lot of attention and there is no doubt that they had options in terms of where they could play.But I believe it is a massive statement about what we are doing here as a team and an organisation that they were both so determined to continue to play their part.Former Chiefs centre Aki has lit up Connachts back division with his powerful line-breaking instincts since his 2014 arrival.The 26-year-old will add a bullish midfield edge to Irelands Test options once available next year after completing the three-year residency period.Home grown 22-year-old lock Dillane already boasts six Ireland caps after bursting onto the senior scene in the last 18 months.The physical second row adds an extra dimension around the park to both Connacht and Ireland, and has now extended his stay at the Sportsground until 2019.Both Bundee and Ultan made it clear from the start that they were keen to stay and play their rugby with Connacht, said Connacht CEO Willie Ruane.They are truly committed to the overall vision for the province and their signatures are a big bst to the future of Connacht Rugby.Were delighted, for the two players and for our supporters, to be able to share this news.Aki insisted he now calls Connacht home after two years in the west of Ireland.The last two years with Connacht Rugby have been incredible, said Aki.I moved over here not really knowing what to expect but this place has become home to me and my family now.I am proud to be part of this Connacht team and Im excited to see what we can achieve together.Academy graduate Dillane admitted his eagerness to repay Connachts faith in guiding him through their ranks.Connacht Rugby has given me so many opportunities since I started in the academy and Im delighted to have signed on again, said Dillane.I am enjoying my rugby so much here and am excited about the future of this team and the province. kiesshop.com/Henry-Ellenson-City-Edition-Jersey/" target="_blank">Henry Ellenson Jersey . 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If we think about that when we get on the field it will be difficult for us, so we are trying to get on the field with a free mentality.He said that Afghanistan would deserve the ODI series win if they go on to beat Bangladesh in the third game, and added that they never tk their opponents lightly at any point.[If they win the series] I will feel that they are deserving winners. In the past, we won many matches and people called them upsets, but we didnt accept them as upsets. It is not right. They should definitely get the credit.We never tk them as an easy opponent, which was clear after the first game. In the second match our batting collapsed. At one point we recovered, but still we kept losing wickets. We couldnt play our best game.Bangladeshs batsmen have been guilty of throwing their wickets away after spending some time in the middle. 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