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#3. Handre Pollard (Leicester Tigers) – £600,000

World Cup-winning fly-half Pollard joined Leicester Tigers ahead of the 2022/23 season.

Capped on more than 60 occasions by South Africa, Pollard made the move to the East Midlands from Montpellier after helping the French club to the Top14 title in the 2021/22 season.

Oliver Hoskins of London Irish is tackled by Handré Pollard of Leicester Tigers during the Gallagher Premiership match between London Irish and Leicester Tigers at The Gtech Community Stadium, London on 25 February 2023 (Photo: Danny Loo/PPAUK)

#2. Maro Itoje (Saracens) – £800,000

Two years ago, there were rumours of Itoje’s interest in joining Racing 92. During this time, club president Jacky Lorenzetti accidentally revealed that the lock demanded 1 million euros to seal the deal. While the exact details of Itoje’s current salary at Saracens are uncertain, it is believed that he earns approximately £800,000.

Maro Itoje of Saracens during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Final Match between Leicester Tigers and Saracens at Twickenham Stadium on 18 June 2022. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

#1. Charles Piutau (Bristol Bears) – £1,000,000

There have been reports that the Kiwi player earns £1 million while playing for Bristol Bears, making him the first British rugby player to earn such a sum. However, it appears that he may be leaving Ashton Gate soon, potentially paving the way for Finn Russell to become the highest-paid player in the game when he joins Bath.

Charles Piutau of Bristol Bears on the break during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Gloucester Rugby and Bristol Bears at Kingsholm Stadium on December 3 2021 in Gloucester, England. (Photo by Tom Sandberg/PPAUK)

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