#2. Cheslin Kolbe (South Africa)
Ultimately, his journey led him to the far shores of Japan, where he put pen to paper with the esteemed Suntory Sungoliath. Upon his arrival post-World Cup, whispers in the rugby circles indicate that he will be raking in an astonishing reported salary of approximately £900,000, adding an intriguing chapter to the narrative of rugby’s financial landscape.
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