Star lock Leone Nakawara is reportedly a target for the Waratahs after the Fijian international was sacked by Racing 92 last week.

The French club terminated his contract after he was two weeks late in returning from a holiday in Fiji after the Rugby World Cup.

Nakawara, 31, is considered one of the world's best locks and has excelled since leaving for the northern hemisphere in 2013, playing for Glasgow Warriors for three years, then for Racing 92 since 2016.

GETTY IMAGES Leone Nakarawa is reportedly a target for the Waratahs.

But the Paris club's owner, Jacky Lorenzetti, was furious the 62-test forward failed to return from the World Cup on time, a club statement accusing him of "insubordination".

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There have been no shortage of reported suitors for Nakawara, who was voted the best player in the European game in 2018, and rugby.com.au report the Waratahs are in the race for his signature.

Richer clubs in England and Scotland are said to be interested but rugby.com.au report that Nakawara is keen to test himself in Super Rugby and the Sydney-based Waratahs – coached by Kiwi Rob Penney – have contacted his management team.

The Waratahs start their 2020 season away to the Crusaders, the defending champions, in Nelson on February 1.

New Wallabies coach Dave Rennie, who is with Glasgow until the middle of next year, last weekend said the Scottish club were interested in signing their former player.

Nakarawa, also a member of Fiji's successful Olympics sevens team in 2016, has played at three World Cups and was particularly impressive in the 2015 and 2010 tournaments despite Fiji not reaching the quarterfinals.

Racing 92 announced the sacking of Nakarawa last Friday and accused him of ignoring their messages.

GETTY IMAGES Leone Nakarawa was sacked by Racing 92 last week.

"This decision, taken in consultation with the sporting director of the club, follows on from the proven disciplinary manoeuvres of Nakarawa who, in particular, did not show up at the resumption of the training programme on October 28," the club said in a statement.

"Nakarara, moreover, refused to answer the messages that the club addressed to him after having noted his unjustified absence and was willing to fix the date of his return.

"His abandonment of his post for more than two weeks has been a serious prejudice to Racing… moreover, it is a deplorable example for Racing players as his title of best player in the 2018 European Cup should have encouraged him to be exemplary.

"At Racing, the only star is the team and the individualistic attitude of Nakarawa is inconceivable. It indicates a total lack of team spirit and a characterised insubordination. In the interests of preserving the institution of Racing, this decision of sacking was imperative."