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When the money is there, they will come. Right now you basically need to be top ten in the world to make a decent wage. If more fighters got paid a comfortable 6 figure salary you would see more Rugby guys come over, after their rugby careers, if they make the choice while young enough to acquire the skills.Surprised more rugby or aussie football dudes don't do MMA or NFL
It seems to be working out pretty well for Robert Whittaker, though as a former rugby player, I do wonder if all of Bobby Knuckles accumulated injury time has something to do with playing rugby. I played 2 years of college rugby and 9 surgeries later here I am...