Semi Radradra, the Fiji Water Flying Fijians center, may leave his French Top 14 team Lyon mid-season to join a franchise in Japan. The 32-year-old is contracted with LOU until June 2025, but reports from Midi Olympique indicate that he has received multiple offers from Top League clubs and is likely to accept one.
This potential move could be one of the most financially rewarding of Radradra’s career, despite his age. His time at Lyon has been challenging, with only fifteen appearances and one try since he joined the club.
In anticipation of his possible exit, Lyon has reportedly started looking for replacements and is considering Fijian Drua’s Iosefo Mafi, as well as Toulouse’s Ange Capuozzo and Timoci Tavatavanawai from the Highlanders.
Radradra has played 20 test matches for the Flying Fijians, including participation in the 2019 Rugby World Cup, and has scored six tries. He is known for his versatility, playing various positions such as wing, center, and fullback.