Handre Pollard ranks among the top earners in Premiership Rugby, showcasing the growing influence of South African players in the league.
PARIS, FRANCE – OCTOBER 21: Handre Pollard of South Africa kicks their side’s third and winning penalty during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between England and South Africa at Stade de France on October 21, 2023 in Paris, France. PARIS, FRANCE – OCTOBER 21: Handre Pollard of South Africa kicks their side’s third and winning penalty during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between England and South Africa at Stade de France on October 21, 2023 in Paris, France.
The two-time Springbok world champion, who currently plays for the Leicester Tigers, ranks among the highest-paid players in the league, according to the In contrast, scrumhalves find themselves at the bottom of the pay scale, with an average salary of £121 104 , marking an 8.66% decrease from the previous season. Only 3% of scrumhalves earn more than £350 000 annually.The disparity in compensation across positions is evident, with centres earning an average of £40 000 less than flyhalves. This gap highlights the premium placed on the playmaking role and the value clubs assign to top tier flyhalves like Pollard.
The average player salary across the league has also declined from £187 545 to £182 866 , as clubs adhere to the reduced £5m salary cap for the second year in a row.
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