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Semi Radradra is back, and Wales has a serious problem on its hands. Fiji's most dangerous ball-carrier has been cleared for selection ahead of Saturday's Nations Championship opener in Cardiff, and his return transforms the Flying Fijians from a competitive outfit into a genuine attacking threat capable of punishing any defensive lapse.
Radradra at centre is a nightmare proposition. The combination of his frame, footwork and acceleration makes him one of the most difficult one-on-one matchups in world rugby. Wales will need their defensive structures to be immaculate from the first whistle because Fiji will look to put him on the ball early and often.
The broader context here matters too. Cardiff Rugby has endured a bruising run against South African opposition in the URC this season. The Bulls dismantled them 40-7, the Sharks edged them 21-15, and the Stormers hammered them 44-21 as recently as 30 May. Welsh rugby is under pressure at both club and international level, and a home Nations Championship fixture against a Fiji side now boosted by Radradra's availability is a test Wales genuinely cannot afford to lose.
Beyond Radradra, Fiji have handed prop Tim Hoyt his first Test start at loosehead. Front row depth has been an ongoing consideration for the Flying Fijians, and the coaching staff clearly believe Hoyt is ready to handle Test-level intensity. It is a selection that signals ambition rather than caution.