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In a definite case of the headline doing exactly what it says on the tin, England’s players have come to an agreement with the RFU over their England pay.

After earlier rumours that players were threatening to strike over a performance-related alternative to the existing pay deal, it was announced that both parties had reached a compromise.

The previous rate of £9,000 per game will fall to £8,200, but a win will see that figure rise to £11,000. Image rights will take that to £13,500, meaning that England’s elite players will potentially earn £185,000 a year. Which, it’s got to be said, isn’t a bad little earner coming from playing for your country.

Needless to say Jonno wasn’t exactly keen to dwell on the matter,

"It's important these off-the-field matters were resolved ahead of the season. Everyone has bought into and supports the agreement."

‘Nuff said.