The Springboks are paid handsomely for every Test match.
Here’s how much Cheslin Kolbe, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Ox Nche and Damian de Allende have made playing for the Boks so far in 2025. Now, let’s take a look at Eben Etzebeth, Siya Kolisi, Handre Pollard and Kurt-Lee Arendse’s Test match earnings this year.
*Please note: These figures are based on the PONI (Player’s of National Interest) figures and do not include salaries, weekly earnings or the Barbarians match (since it is not a Test match).
SPRINGBOKS TOTAL MATCH-DAY EARNINGS IN 2025 – UPDATED
Eben Etzebeth (two Tests) – R118 197.93
Etzebeth started for the Boks against Italy at Loftus. He was rested for the second Test in P.E before returning to the starting line-up against Georgia at the Mbombela stadium.
Siya Kolisi (one Test) – R118 197.93
The Springboks captain played his first Test of the 2025 season against Georgia. He missed both Tests against the Azzurri due to injury.
Handre Pollard (two Tests) – R236 395. 86
Pollard played the full 80 against Italy at Loftus. He was rested for the second Test. Thereafter, the Boks pivot came on for Sacha-Feinberg Mngomezulu in the second half against Georgia.
Kurt-Lee Arendse (two Tests) – R236 395. 86
Arendse is certainly worth his weight in gold. In fact, to date, he has played the most minutes for the Springboks this season. The speedy finisher played the full 80 minutes against Italy at Loftus and Georgia in Mbombela. He was rested in the second Test against Italy in PE.
DO YOU THINK THE SPRINGBOKS ARE OVERPAID OR UNDERPAID PER TEST? WHO HAS BEEN THE BEST BOK FOR YOU IN 2025?
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