Springboks: Highest-paid player and his staggering income REVEALED!
The Springboks highest-paid player has been REVEALED and we now know the staggering annual salary he is earning too!
The Springboks highest-paid player has been REVEALED and we now know the staggering annual salary he is earning too!
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According to a recent report, Cheslin Kolbe is the highest-paid Springboks player.
This refers to annual earnings by Springboks players at their respective clubs with national salaries excluded. So, let’s take a look at how much Kolbe will take home with his new club Suntory Sungoliath in 2024.
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KOLBE IS THE SPRINGBOKS TOP PAID CLUB PLAYER
Kolbe earns more than the likes of Handre Pollard (Leicester Tigers), Eben Etzebeth (Sharks) and Siya Kolisi (Racing Metro).
Furthermore, he is one of the highest-paid players in world rugby.
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The Springboks new contract will see him earn R21.8 MILLION a year.
Therefore, he is the second highest-paid player in club rugby behind Scotland’s Finn Russell who earns R23.3 MILLION playing for English side Bath.
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COMPLETE RUGBY PLAYER
He is certainly worth it, the two-time Rugby World Cup winner is one of if not the most complete players in World Rugby.
Furthermore, he can cover both wings, fullback and even flyhalf.
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Kolbe is known for his scintillating speed and game-breaking ability. Moreover, he is one of the best defensive players and he is solid under the high ball and he can kick for goal too. There is nothing Kolbe can’t do on a rugby field. We have seen him strike a 50m drop goal, make try saving tackles and he is a human highlight reel on attack.