5. Simon Zebo (Racing 92) – £600,000
The Irish Timess reported that the offer from Racing is in the region of £600,000 with accommodation and a car. Who could turn that down?
4. Dan Biggar (Northampton Saints) – £600,000
Wales’ ‘Governor’ was a catalyst for the Ospreys, being a superb club man and racking up a points record. But he decided to sample life “outside the goldfish bowl” of Wales with a big money offer enticing him to Northampton Saints.
3. Owen Farrell (Saracens) – £750,000
Farrell will remain at the club that he has called ‘home’ since the age of 14 until at least 2022, earning himself a hefty pay-rise in the process. His new deal means he will now earn in excess of £750,000 a season, bringing him in line with some of the highest-paid players in the world.
