Among the top 10 highest paid rugby players worldwide are four Springboks. However, none of them are at the top of the list.
Among the top 10 highest-paid rugby players worldwide are four Springboks. However, none of them are at the summit of the tree. What roles do Handre Pollard, Cheslin Kolbe, and Siya Kolisi play?
SPRINGBOKS STARS ARE REPRESENTED IN THE WORLD’S TOP 10 RICHEST
These are all annual salary figures.
- Finn Russell (Bath) – R23.3m
- Cheslin Kolbe (Suntory Sungoliath) – R21.8m
- Faf de Klerk (Yokohama Canon Eagles) – R21m
- Siya Kolisi (Racing Metro 92) – R19.8m
- Dan Biggar (Toulon) – R18.6m
- Owen Farrell (Saracens) – R18.6m
- Maro Itoje – (Saracens) – R18.6m
- Antoine Dupont (Toulouse) – R16.3m
- Steven Luatua (Bristol Bears) – R14.5m
- Handre Pollard (Leicester Tigers) – R14.2m
KOLISI IS PROUD TO BE IN FRANCE
After leading the Springboks to World Cup victory in France, South African captain Siya Kolisi relocated to the host country. Racing 92 declared in January 2023 that they had signed the top flanker in the world.
Through a club statement, Kolisi stated: “I am very excited about the prospect of joining Racing 92.”
I have always appreciated this club because of its vision.
“Racing 92 has lofty goals for the field as well as incredibly inspiring social responsibility initiatives that align with my principles and aspirations personally.”
