“He wants to repay his debt and close this chapter,” – International rugby star handed suspended prison sentence

4 February 2022

Harlequins: Marcus Smith (£450,000)

Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs, 40 caps), Marcus Smith (Harlequins, 2 caps) and Eddie Jones, Head Coach of England Rugby during England Rugby training session at The Lensbury Hotel, Teddington, London on 28 Sept 2021. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK

Leicester Tigers: George Ford – £650,000

Leicester Tigers player George Ford (c) during the Gallagher Premiership rugby game between Leicester Tigers and Bath Rugby at Mattioli Woods Welford Road on Nov 5th – PHOTO: Steve Bond/PPAUK

London Irish: Paddy Jackson – £500,000

The number 10 will reportedly earn more than his ex-international teammate, who’ll also pocket a hefty £350,000 wage packet.

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