1. Pat Lam (Bristol Bears Director of Rugby) – £800,000
Former Newcastle, Northampton and Samoa back row Lam, 50, will remain at Ashton Gate on a deal until 2023. He first joined the club in 2017 on a mega annual salary of £660,000 and it’s thought his new wage is close to the £800,000 mark, according to RUCK sources.
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