If Radradra was to walk out on the club it would be another blow to the Eels’ turbulent NRL season.
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Parramatta has denied Semi Radradra is walking out on the club amid reports he was bound for French rugby union.
In a move that brings back memories of Sonny Bill Williams in 2008, Radradra has reportedly told the Eels he has no interest in playing for them any longer and will not be coming back from France to play for them despite having a year left on his contract, according to Channel 9 News.
However, the club is understood to have paid for and organised the flights to Fiji and said in a statement on Saturday night they expected him to be back in Sydney in time for the Eels’ next match on July 2 against Cronulla.
With the guillotine set to fall on Parramatta’s NRL season next week, star rookie Bevan French has given the blue and gold faithful cause for hope for the future.
If Foran, who is on a deal believed to be worth $1.2 million a year, were to depart, it could open the door for the club to sign Jarryd Hayne following the completion of his Olympic duties with the Fijian rugby sevens side.
Edwards had solid numbers in Darwin for the Round 14 fixture with 65 metres, five tackle breaks and two offloads, but Arthur wanted to see him simplify his game against the Rabbitohs.
Semi Radradra’s try against the Rabbitohs on Friday night could have been his last in the NRL.
Parramatta scored a huge win over South Sydney and this “try of the season” contender put the icing on the cake.
While they have already had to offload Anthony Watmough, Nathan Peats, Ryan Morgan and Junior Paulo, they could be forced to shed further weight from the salary cap next year.
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Foran is recovering from a season-ending shoulder injury and working through personal issues after being admitted to rehab for personal issues in April.
