Sharks duo Ben Barba and Andrew Fifita have thrown their support behind Parramatta wing Semi Radradra who despite not yet returning to Australia is expected to line up against Cronulla this weekend.
Radradra's absence from the Parramatta club has been heavily scrutinized in recent weeks with rumour rife the Australia international may yet walk out on the club to take up a deal in French rugby.
Barba and Fifita say that they understand where Radradra was coming from after his decision to travel back to Fiji.
The Sharks will face the Eels at 9.30pm Saturday.
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