Handre Pollard is expected to leave Leicester Tigers, they have international replacement in place.

The two-time Rugby World Cup winner joined Leicester in 2022 and has since made 33 appearances for the Premiership club.

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With his contract set to expire at the end of the season, speculation around Pollard’s future is growing. According to RugbyPass, Leicester Tigers are already looking for possible replacements for the South African star.

Pollard, who is believed to be earning around £600,000 annually, may seek a move back to Japan, where he played briefly in 2016. A return to Rugby League One appears to be a strong possibility.

In light of Pollard's potential exit, Leicester are reportedly considering re-signing Sam Costelow, the current Scarlets fly-half. Costelow came through Leicester's academy, making five first-team appearances before returning to Wales to play for the Scarlets.

The 23-year-old has since earned 15 caps for Wales. However, under Gatland’s law, which requires players to have 25 caps to be eligible for national selection while playing abroad, Costelow would need to win 10 more caps before a potential return to Leicester in order to continue representing Wales.

From high-profile marriages to lucrative endorsements and television appearances, these rugby stars have built financial empires.

Here’s a look at three couples who have combined their sporting legacies with fame and fortune, amassing millions along the way.

Mike Tindall is known not just for his rugby prowess but for his royal connections. As the husband of Zara Phillips, the granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II, Tindall has become a prominent figure in British media.

Nicknamed “The Fridge” due to his imposing physique, Tindall was a stalwart on the rugby field, famously breaking his nose at least eight times over the course of his career. Since retiring from the sport, he’s made a name for himself in the entertainment world, appearing on popular reality shows such as I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here, Bear Grylls: Mission Survive, The Jump, Shark Cage, Celebrity Poker Club, and All-Star Poker Challenge

Despite his success in sports and entertainment, Tindall’s wealth has been largely bolstered by his royal ties, with his net worth estimated at £20 million, according to British media.

Jonny Wilkinson is a legendary figure in English rugby, with a career spanning 12 seasons at Newcastle Falcons before his move to French club Toulon in 2009. Wilkinson cemented his place in history by leading England to victory in the 2003 Rugby World Cup, becoming a national hero in the process.

In his personal life, Wilkinson has kept a lower profile. He married his long-time girlfriend, Shelley Jenkins, in a private ceremony on the French Riviera in October 2013. The couple now has a son, reportedly named James, and maintain a relatively private family life. Wilkinson's net worth stands at £22 million, making him one of rugby's wealthiest figures.

Sonny Bill Williams is a sporting icon from New Zealand, famed not only for his rugby achievements but also for his ventures into boxing. Known for his versatility, Williams has excelled in both rugby union and rugby league, playing as a centre and second-rower, respectively. Additionally, his brief yet successful stint in professional boxing saw him win nine out of 10 heavyweight bouts.

In 2013, Williams married Alana Raffie after a whirlwind four-week romance, following Islamic traditions despite admitting that they were not in love at the time. Their union has since become one of the most talked-about in sports. With a combination of earnings from rugby, boxing, and endorsements, the couple's net worth is reported to be around £20 million.