#2. Maro Itoje (Saracens/England) – £825,000
Signed a new deal last year that was reportedly between £750,000 and £1 million. He is widely regarded as the best lock in the world, with the salary to match.
#1. Finn Russell (Racing 92/Scotland) – £850,000
A huge pay-rise from the Parisians in 2020 convinced the fly-half to stay with Russell now reportedly earning £850,000 per season for the next three years, which makes him the highest-paid British rugby player.
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