LIST: The highest earning rugby player in every position, 2021

Lock:

1. Eben Etzebeth (Toulon) – £900k

The 28-year-old Springbok signed an extension with the French club in July, in a three-year deal that will keep him in the club till 2023.

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Back-row:

1. Michael Hooper (Toyota Verblitz) – £625K

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