Bulls No.8 Josh Strauss admits that some players “sought professional advice” as they are faced with salary cuts because of Covid-19.
There seems to be massive confusion among players with regard to the pay cuts, with Strauss being quoted by Rapport as saying: “Along with other senior players, I received calls from younger players about the proposed salary reductions being made public.
“There was a lot of concern and confusion, which is to be expected.
“The reality is that none of us is fully equipped to handle the situation, so we acted proactively and sought professional advice.”
Australia’s players, meanwhile, have taken a 60-percent wage cut up until September.
After agreeing to the cuts, the players on Monday called for a “root and branch” review of the domestic game.
Their professional players’ union chief, Justin Harrison, says: “[We] believe in the need for transformation.
“This process has enabled a greater understanding of the need for root and branch reform of the game.”