Here, we look at five of the highest-paid British players in world rugby and where England second-row Maro Itoje ranks…
5. Johnny Sexton (Leinster/Ireland) – £536,000
Happy back at Leinster and being “looked after” in terms of money and the number of matches in which he plays by the Irish Rugby Union. It will likely be his final contract with the Irish province before he retires or pursue a big money move to Japan.
