Ellis Genge a major doubt for England, it would be a huge blow for Steve Borthwick

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Genge was helped off the field during Bristol’s victory over Harlequins on the final day of the Premiership season after going down in a first-half scrum.

The 29-year-old was seen wearing a moon boot and using crutches at the full-time whistle, with a scan planned to assess the severity of his injury.

“He popped a calf in the scrum,” said Bristol boss Pat Lam. “We don’t know how bad it is, but for him to come off and be in a moon boot afterward is a sign.

“We don’t know exactly how long it will be. Hopefully for England, it won’t be as bad as it looks.”

After the game, Genge released a statement after Bristol failed to reach the play-offs. He wrote: "Season full of ups and downs for many a reason, thank you to the ever faithful @BristolBears supporters, couldn’t get it done for you this time round, we will learn from this and be stronger for it."

As reported by Wales Online, let's delve deeper into the earnings of today's highest-paid rugby players.

Formerly earning over £1 million at Montpellier, Pollard took a pay cut at Leicester Tigers, now earning £610,000 annually.

Representing Samoa post-All Black career, Luatua earns £620,000 yearly at Bristol Bears since 2017.

Toulouse's star scrum-half, Dupont, commands a reported £700,000 salary, possibly changing due to Olympic Sevens and potential Japanese stint.

Biggar's move to Toulon from Northampton Saints saw a salary boost to £800,000, making him Wales' highest-paid player.

Siya Kolisi, the inspirational Springbok captain, has enjoyed considerable success both on and off the field. His reported salary of £800,000 at Racing 92 reflects his value to the team and his standing as one of the sport's most influential figures.

Maro Itoje, the towering English lock, has been the subject of considerable speculation regarding his future earnings. While his reported salary of £800,000 with Saracens is impressive, potential hybrid deals with the RFU could see his income increase even further, highlighting his importance to both club and country.

Faf De Klerk, the dynamic South African scrum-half, is among the highest-paid players in the game.

His reported salary of £900,000 with the Yokohama Canon Eagles in Japan reflects his status as one of rugby's premier talents.

Cheslin Kolbe, the electrifying Springbok star, has attracted attention not only for his on-field performances but also for his lucrative contracts. Despite turning down massive offers from other clubs, Kolbe's reported salary of around £900,000 with Suntory Sungoliath in Japan solidifies his status as one of the game's highest earners.

Finn Russell, the talismanic Scottish fly-half, rounds out the list as one of rugby's top earners.

His reported salary of £1 million with Bath underscores his value to the club and highlights the financial rewards available to elite players in the sport.

Owen Farrell is set to bid farewell to English rugby at the conclusion of this season, as the Saracens fly-half secures a lucrative two-season contract with Racing 92.

A statement from Racing read: “Racing 92 can confirm the signing of Owen Farrell (32) for our men’s team. The England international has joined for two seasons and will join up with the ciel et blanc

One report in France indicates that the former England captain could be earning up to £1.2m per season.