Springboks: How much key players have made in 2025
The Springboks have maintained their spot as the number one ranked team in the latest world rankings following an undefeated start to the 2025 season.
The Boks have won all four of their opening fixtures to date. Firstly, they kick-started their 2025 season with a resounding 54-7 victory over the Barbarians. Thereafter, the Springboks won all three of their opening Test matches defeating Italy 42-24 and 45-0 before demolishing Georgia 55-10 in Mbombela.
So, let's take a look at some of the key players match-earnings to date. This article takes a look at Pieter-Steph du Toit, Eben Etzebeth, Cheslin Kolbe and Ox Nche.
Please note: These figures are based off the Springboks Test matches and match-day earnings. They do and do not include their match-earnings from their opening fixture against the Barbarians due to these figures not being disclosed. Furthermore, this does not include salaries – it is strictly match-day earnings.
As reported on The South African, the PONI (Players of National Interest) figures have been disclosed by SA Rugby. Each player is paid R118 197. 93 per Springboks Test match.
So, this is how much each of these Bok players have made so far in 2025:
Cheslin Kolbe – R118, 197. 93 (one Test)
Kolbe started against Italy in the first Test at Loftus. However, he was rested in the second Test in PE and in the Georgian game.
Eben Etzebeth – R236, 395. 86 (two Tests)
Etzebeth did not play the first Test match at Loftus. The lanky powerful lock returned to action for the Springboks in the second Test and was selected again to take on the Georgians.
Ox Nche – R236,395.86 (two Tests)
Ox has played two Test matches for the Springboks so far in 2025. He started against Italy at Loftus and he was utilised off of the bench in the second Test. He was rested against Georgia.
Pieter-Steph du Toit – R236, 395.86 (two Tests)
The World Rugby Player of the year missed the first Test match against Italy due to injury. Thereafter, he returned to action for the Springboks in back-to-back Test matches against the Azzuri (in P.E) and against Georgia at the Mbombela Stadium.
Damien de Allende – R236, 395. 86 (two Tests)
De Allende started against Italy at Loftus and was replaced by Andre Esterhuizen in the second Test against Italy. He returned to the side named by Rassie Erasmus to take on Georgia.
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