Argentina’s No.10 play-maker has been lured from home and the Jaguares Super Rugby franchise by a massive deal to sign for Stade Francais.
CARDIFF, WALES – OCTOBER 18: Nicolas Sanchez of Argentina celebrates victory after the 2015 Rugby World Cup Quarter Final match between Ireland and Argentina at Millennium Stadium on October 18, 2015 in Cardiff, United Kingdom. (Photo by Richard Heathcote – World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
England: Owen Farrell – £750,000
He signed a long-term contract extension with Saracens earlier this year, which saw him surpass Maro Itoje and Manu Tuilagi to become England’s highest earning individual.
Dejected looking Owen Farrell, Captain of England Rugby after the Guinness Six Nations Championship match between Wales and England at Principality Stadium on February 23, 2018 in Cardiff, Wales. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK
France: Morgan Parra – £570,000
The Clermont Auvergne scrum-half star is a precious commodity in France because he’s also a top-class goal-kicker and is a hugely popular figure with the country’s rugby watchers.
France’s Morgan Parra – Photo mandatory by-line:Graeme Truby/Pinnacle – Tel: +44(0)1363 881025 – Mobile:0797 1270 681 – VAT Reg No: 768 6958 48 – 26/02/2011 – SPORT – RBS SIX NATIONS RUGBY – RUGBY – England v France, Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London, England
USA: AJ MacGinty – £120,000
His influential performances saw him rewarded with a bumper new contract in 2018, making him the highest paid USA player in the world right now.
Sale Sharks player AJ MacGinty attacks Wasps player Tommy Taylor during the Gallagher Premiership rugby game between Sale Sharks and Wasps at JW Bell Stadium on Sept 22 – PHOTO: Steve Bond/PPAUK
Tonga: Telusa Veainu – £130,000
Signed a new bumper deal with Tigers in 2017 after establishing himself as a first team regular and fan favourite.
