We take a look at a list of the top 10 highest paid rugby players in the world that includes Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and wing Cheslin Kolbe.
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The list includes the players’ salary and which clubs they play for.
South Africa has three players that feature on the list.
The Springboks became the first nation to win four Rugby World Cups in 2023 in France.
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TOP 10 HIGHEST PAID RUGBY PLAYERS IN THE WORLD
South African captain Siya Kolisi led the Springboks to the win in France and moved to the tournament’s host nation after the World Cup. In January 2023 Racing 92 announced it had secured the services of the flanker according to France24.
Kolisi said via a club statement: “I am really enthusiastic at the idea of joining Racing 92.
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“It is a club with a vision which I have always admired.
“Racing 92 has big ambitions on the pitch and equally very encouraging social affair projects which correspond to my values and personal goals.”
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Check out the list below of the top 10 highest paid rugby players in the world:
Handre Pollard (Leicester Tigers) – £610,000
Steven Luatua (Bristol Bears) – £620,000
Antoine Dupont (Toulouse) – £700,000
Maro Itoje (Saracens) – £800,000
Owen Farrell (Saracens) – £800,000
Dan Biggar (Toulon) – £800,000
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Siya Kolisi (Racing 92) – £850,000
Faf de Klerk (Yokohama Canon Eagles) – £900,000
Cheslin Kolbe (Suntory Sungoliath) – £937,000
Finn Russell (Bath Rugby) – £1 million-plus
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