THERE are half a million reasons why Semi Radradra won’t break his French rugby deal despite domestic violence charges being dropped earlier this week.
Eels officials had been holding out some hope Radradra may backflip on his deal to join Toulon to extend his time at Parramatta. However, Radradra would need to fork out €300,000 (about $440,000), should he renege on his contract.
But we expect this year won’t be the last time we see the 24-year-old in the NRL.
He believes he was left with little option but to sign with French rugby even though his intentions were to remain in the NRL.
Radradra could be back as soon as next May, with the winger having an option in his favour to stay in France for a second season. A mid-season move would replicate that of Mark Gasnier, who went on to win a premiership with St George Illawarra after joining the club in round 17 in 2010 after playing the French rugby season with Stade Francais.
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Use the force, Luke. Use the force!
But a bit pointless Toulon paying that much for a player who does not want to be there and will leave after a year
But I get the feeling Semi needs a break to get his head right and back focusing on his footy
Starting back here - if he wants that- mid year 2018 may be a good thing
If Semi was to decide to return to the eels after the single season in France, thereby exercising his option at the beginning, the interesting question would be could he sign a contract with the eels to play from the beginning of June 2018 well before the cut off time for registering new players.
The other aspect would or could be, that there would not be the need to sign another winger to cover for Semi someone who would want good money like the Cows winger Felt. I believe that we currently have enough backs to cover the spot anyway.
Colin, Hayne returned to the NRL in August of 2016, don't see the problem with him returning in June next year.
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