RONAN O'GARA: In French rugby, the only thing bigger than the centres are the cheque books
It’s part of the gig. Meeting agents. There’s been quite a few in the past two weeks and I’m never sure whether I’m energised or anxious at the amount of money sloshing around in rugby.
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