UPDATE | Second Six Nations postponement set to to be confirmed
Rugby NewsThursday, 05 March 2020 at 08:45
England's Six Nations match against Italy in Rome on March 14 is set to be postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak in the country.
This comes after Ireland vs. Italy was cancelled for this coming weekend.
The Italian government have ordered all sporting events to be played behind closed doors until April 3 in an attempt to slow the spread of the virus.
However, the Italian rugby federation and the Six Nations would rather play the fixture at a later date than in an empty stadium.
Six Nations officials are meeting with the Italian and English unions on Thursday, where the decision to postpone the game is set to be finalised
EVERY Six Nations Participants Highest Paid Player
France - Morgan Parra £570,000
The Clermont Auvergne scrum-half star is a precious commodity in France because he’s also a top-class goal-kicker and is a hugely popular figure with the country's rugby watchers.
France's Morgan Parra - Photo mandatory by-line:Graeme Truby/Pinnacle - Tel: +44(0)1363 881025 - Mobile:0797 1270 681 - VAT Reg No: 768 6958 48 - 26/02/2011 - SPORT - RBS SIX NATIONS RUGBY - RUGBY - England v France, Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London, England
Ireland -Johnny Sexton £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.null
Johnny Sexton of Ireland celebrates after the six Nations Championship match, between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium, London , UK, on the 17th March 2017. (Photo:Dean Lancaster/PPAUK)
Scotland - Stuart Hogg - £550,000
The Scotland fullback was the highest paid player at Glasgow Warriors (£350,000) but added another healthy chunk to his pay-packet by joining the Premiership side. He earns £15,000 more annually than Racing fly-half Finn Russell (£335,000).
Stuart Hogg of Exeter Chiefs during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Exeter Chiefs and Saracens at Sandy Park on December 29th 2019, Exeter, Devon. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK
England - Maro Itoje -£750,00 to £1 million
The Lions and Saracens lock is regarded as a poster boy of English rugby but is also a top player with his ability rewarded in his pay.
Wales - Dan Biggar – £650,000
Wales’ ‘Governor’ was a catalyst for the Ospreys, being a superb club man and racking up a points record. However, he decided to sample life “outside the goldfish bowl” of Wales with a big money offer enticing him to Northampton Saints.
Italy - Sergio Parisse £500,000
Italy’s captain has been a star for more years than most can remember and continues to be paid big money for his services at No.8 by Toulon.
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