RG Synman, Eben Etzebeth and Faf de Klerk. image via Instagram @rgsnyman
Four Springboks feature in 2023’s top 10 rugby rich list
There are four Springboks in the top 10 best earning rugby players on the planet. None of them are at the top of the pile though.
RG Synman, Eben Etzebeth and Faf de Klerk. image via Instagram @rgsnyman
Four Springboks are featured in the top 10 highest-paid rugby players on the planet. None of them are at the top of the tree though. Where do Siya Kolisi, Cheslin Kolbe and Handre Pollard figure?
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
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Goodbye to a wonderful quartet
The Springboks might be waving goodbye to four of their Rugby World Cup heroes born in the 80s. Let’s remind ourselves why we love this quartet of players so much.
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