James Haskell has finally responded to Brian Moore's criticism

Sunday, 22 November 2020 at 15:31

byRugby Rucker

Former England flanker and Channel 4 pundit James Haskell has responded to criticism from controversial rugby commentator' Brian Moore.

The former England hooker, who went viral for all the wrong reason with a Bulimia joke a few weeks ago, had blasted Haskell's punditry on Saturday.

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What has happened to Ireland's set piece and what is Haskell talking about?

3:59 PM · Nov 21, 2020

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In a now deleted tweet, Haskell responded with zero filter.

“Brian stop talking shit for 5 mins. You are like a really annoying elderly relative,” wrote Haskell, who has previously had run ins with the likes of Neil Back on social media.

“Some players are fannys and don’t like to defend. They get found out. Eddie now has a team of die hard defenders. Attack is easy, smoking people not so much. Understand now?”

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It was lovely to be pitch side working for @C4Sport with @RoryBest2 @ChrisAshton1 and @LeeMcKenzieTV feed back was great. Thank you.

2:57 PM · Nov 22, 2020

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RANKED | The 10 highest paid people in rugby union, 2020

Keep reading to see the top 10 highest-paid people in rugby union, ranked in ascending order of earnings.

9=. ANDY FARRELL £600k (Ireland)

The first of two Farrell's on this list, Andy received a significant pay boost when he took over from Joe Schmidt following the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

9=. DAN BIGGAR £600k (Northampton Saints)

The Welsh pivot has made the most of his big-money move from Ospreys to Northampton Saints, where he has shone consistently since joining in 2018.

8. STEVE LUATUA £650k (Bristol Bears)

Didn't make any friends within the All Blacks hierarchy when he decided to cash in on his extreme rugby talent, signing for Bristol in 2017. Has since signed a two-year contract extension. The All Blacks aren’t allowed by the New Zealand Rugby Union to pick exiles.

6=. OWEN FARRELL £750k (Saracens)

The England captain signed his deal a while ago. It's set to run until 2022 when he can expect to earn an increase again wherever he decides to play, assuming rugby hasn't completely decided to tighten its belt by then.

6=. EDDIE JONES £750k (England)

The highest-paid international rugby coach. His salary pales in comparison to Manchester City chief Pep Guardiola (£20million) and England football chief Gareth Southgate (£3m).

5. PAT LAM £800k (Bristol Bears)

The former Newcastle, Northampton and Samoa back-row will remain at Ashton Gate until at least 2023 after signing a bumper contract extension in 2019. The 50-year-old, as a result, became the highest paid rugby boss in the world.

4. MARO ITOJE £825k (Saracens)

Signed a new deal last year that was reportedly between £750,000 and £1 million. He's one of the front runners to captain the Lions
next year and is widely regarded as the best lock in the world, with the salary to match.

3. EBEN ETZEBETH £900k (Toulon)

The 28-year-old Springbok extended his stay at the French club in July by signing a new three-year deal with the club that will see him remain at the club until June 2023.

2=. CHARLES PIUTAU £1m (Bristol Bears)

The former New Zealand wing or full-back become British rugby’s first million-pound player when he signed for Bristol Bears. The former All Black speedster, who deserted his international ambitions at the premature age of 23, has consistently been one of the best players in Europe since 2015.

1=. HANDRE POLLARD £1m (Montpellier)

The World Cup-winning Springboks playmaker Handre Pollard became the joint highest paid rugby player in the world alongside Piutau when he agreed to leave the Bulls in Super Rugby to join Montpellier in the Top 14 last year.