Apisai Naqalevu is expected to return to Racing Club Narbonnais by the end of the week. The Fijian center had returned to Fiji after the death of his newborn son. The club allowed him to join his family during this difficult time. Two weeks later, Jacques Delmas, the team's manager, provided an update on Thursday, the day before the team's intense derby match against Béziers. Delmas mentioned Naqalevu at the end of his press conference, emphasizing the human aspect of the situation. "Unfortunately, he experienced a family tragedy, we respect him," Delmas said, quoting L'Indépendant. He expressed hope that Naqalevu would gradually regain his "drive, desire, the desire to play." The club has supported him during this period and intends to continue doing so. Delmas noted that before focusing on tackles or the third line of play, time must be given to a man who has recently gone through a difficult trial. Solidarity quickly formed around Naqalevu's family. Christopher Talakai, a former player for Narbonne and close to Naqalevu, launched a fundraising campaign on September 6. The campaign has now collected 5,355 euros from 161 contributors. At the time of Naqalevu's departure, the team had stated they wanted to allow him to take the necessary time with his family. Sportively, the work can now begin. Naqalevu has not yet played a single minute of Pro D2 this season. Delmas also noted that his player has gained ten kilograms since the last match and will need to restart his physical training. "We will take the time that is needed," Delmas insisted, without giving a specific date for Naqalevu's return to competition. At 37 years old, the former center of Bordeaux, Clermont, and Perpignan has enough experience to know that a few sessions will not be enough to regain the pace of Pro D2. Nevertheless, Narbonne will recover a rather rare profile when Naqalevu is ready. Delmas appreciates his ability to play in the center but also to cover in the third line, a versatility particularly interesting with a bench composed of five forwards and three backs. "He is a great guy, we know all the contribution he can bring us," says the manager. His power will also provide an additional option for Racing Club Narbonnais when the Fijian has regained his physical abilities. For now, Narbonne has an appointment on Friday evening at Raoul-Barrière for a derby against Béziers, which occupies all minds. Naqalevu, on the other hand, will return to Narbonne by the end of the week. For the field, no one is yet looking at the clock.