Racing 92 are contemplating sacking Flying Fijian star Leone Nakarawa after he failed to report for duty last week according to French outlet Midi Olympique.
The 31-year-old is considered among the best locks in the world and after having a torrid time at the Rugby World Cup, where his side were knocked out in the pool stages, he was given 15 days mandatory vacation,
However, according to the report the second-row has not only failed to report for duty with the club but has also not made contact with the French outfit in a number of weeks which has caused a stir within the club.
With the club currently sitting in 13th spot in the league, having lost five of their opening eight games, Racing are in desperate need for some of their international stars to return as they prepare get ready to take on rivals Stade Francais this weekend before a monster clash with reigning European champions Saracens in the Champions Cup the following week.
With Nakarawa apparently being the club’s second-highest paid player at the club behind only out-half Finn Rusell, more is expected of him and the club are looking into three options to discipline the lock ranging from warnings, to a sanction or his dismissal for serious misconduct.
It is another unwanted scenario for the French giants who have also had to ask prop Ben Tameifuna to drop 20kgs before he is to be considered for selection again as he reported back from the World Cup weighing 160kgs.
Racing will hope that they can not only get these situations sorted but that in doing so they will manage to get their season back on track following their rough start.
