POOL D:
Australia: Matt Giteau £1.100,000
He’s now overtaken Israel Folau following his sacking. Money doesn’t seem to be an object in Japan with the country’s top clubs being company enterprises.
Wales: Dan Biggar – £650,000
The playmaker 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.
Fiji: Nemani Nadolo – £350,000
The powerhouse is still a high earner at Montpellier as he continues to raise havoc in the PRO14.
Georgia: Mamuka Gorgodze – £380,000
Despite his advancing years, he is still raking it in at Toulon.
Uruguay: Manuel Leindekar – £35,000
The up-and-coming lock is a rising star at Top14 side Oyonnax.