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South Africa captain Siya Kolisi lifts the trophy with his team mates Faf de Klerk (l) Herschel Jantjies (2nd r) and Cheslin Kolbe (r) after the Rugby World Cup 2019 Final between England and South Africa at International Stadium Yokohama on November 02, 2019 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan.

Highest-paid Springbok rugby player and his STAGGERING salary REVEALED!

The highest-paid Springbok and SA Rugby player has been REVEALED as well as his STAGGERING salary. Who do you think he is?

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South Africa captain Siya Kolisi lifts the trophy with his team mates Faf de Klerk (l) Herschel Jantjies (2nd r) and Cheslin Kolbe (r) after the Rugby World Cup 2019 Final between England and South Africa at International Stadium Yokohama on November 02, 2019 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan.

The highest-paid Springbok and SA Rugby player has been REVEALED as well as his STAGGERING salary. Who do you think he is?

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The likes of Handre Pollard, Eben Etzebeth and Faf De Klerk are all paid handsomely in Europe.

However, there is one Bok who earns more than all of them…

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*Please note this is based on their club salaries and not their Bok earnings.

HIGHEST-PAID SPRINGBOK REVEALED

Cheslin Kolbe is currently the highest-paid Bok in World Rugby.

The fleet-footed and speedy Bok winger takes home a staggering R17 MILLION every year, according to Ruck. This does not include bonuses or sponsorship deals. Meaning, Kolbe will end up taking home a lot more every year.

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Cheslin Kolbe goes over for a try in the corner as the Boks finished strong to beat Wales32-29 in Pretoria. Photo: Anton Geyser/Gallo Images

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It also excludes his Bok earnings and he is almost definitely one of the top-earning Springboks.

Kolbe is currently injured and has missed the entire Rugby Championship. Opening the door for Canon Moodie who scored a scintillating try on debut against Australia. Helping inspire the Boks to a historic 24-8 win in Sydney to end a 9-year drought.

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Kolbe is worth every cent. He is one of, if not, the best wingers in World Rugby and he is even capable of playing fullback, scrumhalf and flyhalf! He is lightning quick, a brilliant tackler, and excellent in the air. The complete package of a player.

Currently, Handre Pollard is SA’s second-highest paid Bok. The same publication confirmed that he takes home over R12 MILLION a year, before player bonuses and sponsorships.

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Do you believe Kolbe is worth being the highest-paid Bok? Let us know in the comments below!