Finn Russell says no to Japan’s offer of ‘at least’ £1m

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Gregor Townsend, (L) the Scotland head coach looks on with Finn Russell in the warm up during the Guinness Six Nations match between England and Scotland at Twickenham Stadium on February 06, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

FINN Russell has turned down the chance to become the best-paid player in the world and will see out the remaining two years of his Racing 92 contract.
Blindside reported last month that Green Rockets Tokatsu wanted to buy the Scotland and Lions star out of his Racing contract, which lasts until the end of next season.
Green Rockets boss, former Australia head coach Michael Cheika, rig ht, put Russell, 28, at the top of his shopping list and was ready to offer a money-spinning contract.
The deal they have put on the table easily eclipsed the £1m a season that Montpellier pay Handre Pollard...

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