SEMI Radradra’s sister has directly contradicted reports in the Fiji Times that her brother was leaving the NRL for French rugby, telling The Daily Telegraph the Parramatta Eels star had yet to make a decision about his playing future.
The Daily Telegraph spoke to Radradra’s sister, Vaseva Waqavatu, this morning. She confirmed her brother arrived in Fiji on Saturday.
Waqavatu said he brother had not made a decision about his playing future and had not signed a contract with any French teams.
“No, he has not made a decision yet,†Waqavatu said.
“He will be on the island later this week and is coming to talk to Dad and the rest of the family about that.â€
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The comments from Radradra’s sister are contrary to what she was reported to have said in the Fiji Times today.
The Times reported Radradra was leaving for a nine-month contract with a French rugby club after the conclusion of round 17 in the NRL.
Waqavatu said her brother was to travel to the family’s home island of Tavenui later this week to discuss with their father, Samisoni, and the rest of the family, the options for his playing future.
Radradra has been maintaining his fitness at local gym.
Parramatta are scheduled to play the table-topping Sharks on Saturday, July 2.
Originally published as Semi’s sister speaks out on Eels star’s future