Semi Radradra, Lennox Anyanwu, Asenathi Ntlabakanye, the news of Monday 21 October

Rugby TRANSFERS – Semi Radradra (LOU) on departure, Lennox Anyanwu (Harlequins) signs in Top 14, Asenathi Ntlabakanye (Lions) tracked by a big name but blocked by his club : news for Monday October 21, 2024.

LOU: Semi Radradra will leave the Rhône

Anything but a surprise. In the pipeline for several weeks, the departure of Semi Radradra becomes clearer. THE Olympic Midday confirms that the 32-year-old Fijian three-quarter center will live out his last months in the Rhône. Since his arrival, he has only played 15 matches in the jersey of LOUwithout ever really giving its full measure, the fault of physical glitches.

At the end of his contract, Radradra could head to Japan and the Top League. The Fijian with 20 caps with Flying Fijians received several offers from Japanese teams. The former UBB would have responded favorably to one of them. To be continued.

Dicodusport’s review : On alternating current since his arrival in the Lyon squad in 2023, Semi Radradra no longer has the punch that was his strength a few years ago. He nevertheless remains capable of dazzling moments and should have a lot of fun in Japan.

Montpellier: Lennox Anyanwu (Harlequins) has given his agreement

The MHR hits a nice blow on the transfer market. Unattractive for the JIFF in recent months, the Hérault club is turning to foreign players. For its hinge, Montpellier checked the names of Ross Byrne (29 years old, Leinster) at the opening and Finlay Christie (29 years old, Blues) at the scrum. In the center, the Montpellier residents have their first recruit, in the person of Lennox Anyanwu.

At 22, the player of Harlequins is a rising figure in English rugby, so much so that the English Federation did not want to let him leave. According to Rugby Prime, Lennox Anyanwu will sign up for two seasons with Montpellier Hérault Rugby, until 2027. The player in 28 matches with the which ones has excellent physical qualities, making him a complete center.

Dicodusport’s review : A gamble on the part of the MHR, as Lennox Anyanwu remains a young player, at the very beginning of his career. Intrinsically, the Englishman has everything to wreak havoc on the Top 14 fields. It remains to be seen whether the mayonnaise will take off in Montpellier.

Toulouse stadium: Asenathi Ntlabakanye (Lions) missed but blocked

It’s the rumor of the weekend from Toulouse. The South African press reports strong interest from Toulouse Stadium for the right pillar We are no longer together (25 years old, Lions). The player with colossal measurements (1.83 m and 153 kg) is at the end of his contract in June 2026 with the Johannesburg Lions. Thus, the Haut-Garonnais club was ready to pay, to buy out the last year of the player’s contract.

Nevertheless, the Olympic Midday affirms this Monday that the South African franchise of Lions does not wish to release his player immediately. As a reminder, Toulouse has already signed the French international Georges-Henri Colombe (26 years old, Stade Rochelais) on the right of the first line, targeting weaknesses in this position.

Dicodusport’s review : An ultra-promising avenue on paper, but which has, to date, very little chance of succeeding. The Toulouse staff will have to be convincing if they hope to enlist this XXL pillar.