Super League clubs are keeping tabs on Fijian winger Mikaele Ravalawa after being made aware of potential recruitment opportunities relating to the NRL talent. The 26-year-old, who is currently playing for St George Illawarra Dragons, could be part of a salary cap-related shake-up at his current club which has already attracted the attention of clubs in the UK.
Similar to the Wests Tigers earlier in the year, the Dragons are believed to navigating through some salary cap pressures, and that has seen them look at their current squad to see if they can cut some costs internally. Ravalawa is believed to be one of those players under consideration, with the Dragons also willing to contribute to his salary should a move arise.
Capped five times by Fiji, he made his NRL debut in 2019 and is closing in on 100 NRL appearances in a career that has seen him score 67 tries at the top level. He made his first appearance in almost two months as they defeated Brisbane at the weekend.
His emergence on the market comes at an interesting time for clubs, with some still yet to use their full allocation of quota spots for 2025. A proven try-scorer, Ravalawa has averaged almost 150 metres per game this season.
The fact that St George would be willing to contribute to his salary will also be an attraction. He is currently contracted to the club until the end of 2026 and is on a reported salary of £205,000 per season. However, the deal could be made financially viable for clubs looking to bolster their backs heading into the new season.
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