Sports and Competition
Sports and Competition
Top 14's highest earners as Antoine Dupont's salary rivals Japan-based Springbok Cheslin Kolbe
- The Top 14 is renowned as the highest-paying rugby club competition in the world and reports have revealed how much the best earners are taking home. Respected French publication Midi Olympique has published findings by audit firm Nexia S&A which reveals that the average salary of the 520 players is
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The article from MSN discusses the highest earners in France's Top 14 rugby league, focusing on the salaries of prominent players like Antoine Dupont and Cheslin Kolbe. Antoine Dupont, a key player for Toulouse and France, earns a salary that rivals that of Cheslin Kolbe, who plays in Japan for Suntory Sungoliath. Kolbe, a Springbok, reportedly earns around €1 million per season, which is comparable to what Dupont makes in France. The piece highlights how these salaries reflect the high market value of top rugby talents, especially those with international acclaim, and compares their earnings to other notable players in the league. It also touches on the financial dynamics of rugby, where clubs are willing to pay premium wages to secure world-class players, thereby enhancing their competitiveness both domestically and in European competitions.
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[ https://www.msn.com/en-za/sports/rugby/top-14-s-highest-earners-as-antoine-dupont-s-salary-rivals-japan-based-springbok-cheslin-kolbe/ar-AA1wqthy ]
Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-za/sports/rugby/top-14-s-highest-earners-as-antoine-dupont-s-salary-rivals-japan-based-springbok-cheslin-kolbe/ar-AA1wqthy ]
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