The Springboks, South Africa’s national rugby team, have some of the highestpaid players in the sport. Eben Etzebeth earns between R14 and R17 million per year, Faf de Klerk’s income reportedly hovers around R21 million, and Handre Pollard’s earnings from Leicester Tigers are approximately 14.2 million. Cheslin Kolbe declined a R15 million offer and instead accepted a highvalue contract with Suntory Goliath in Japan, rumored to pay him over R20 million per season. These earnings highlight the financial landscape of rugby and the substantial rewards that come with the sport’s determination.
