Imagine if rugby players were valued at the same price as footballers

Although Charles Piutau is highly paid by Bristol Bears, his one million pound plus salary is still some way off that which is paid to football’s elite players.

Below we will project the outrageous value of modern-day footballers onto rugby players, based on either their most recent transfer:

Strong in possession, quick, and with an uncanny ability to expose space, both Marcus Rashford and Stuart Hogg are at their best when they attack defenders from deep-lying positions. They each have the ability to play in a number of positions and are among the best-attacking players in their respective sports.

Both captain England and their respective clubs, and are regarded among the best players in their positions. Play a key role in scoring goals and points.

They are both athletic, aggressive, dangerous at the set piece and most crucially of all, win turnovers. Itoje and Virgil van Dijk also play key roles for their international teams.

These two youngsters have the ability to cascade through any defence. 

They are two of the most creative players in the world, meaning they'd both command substantial transfer fees. The duo can beat defenders, putting team-mates into space to create try/goal-scoring opportunities.