Sexton set to top money league

Ireland’s Jonny Sexton will be the best paid player in French rugby next season, according to reports in France.

Sexton set to top money league

A report by the rugby newspaper, Midi Olympique, reveals that the Leinster man will pick up a cool €55,000-a-month net, excluding bonuses, while playing for Racing Metro.

England’s Jonny Wilkinson is the second best paid player on the list – he will earn €47,000-a-month with Toulon, while Bryan Habana will pick up €42,000-a-month.

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