* Hansen: Star talent could leave * O`Driscoll slams Hartley`s « mindless » red card * Hartley fears another concussion will end his career * Hartley replaces Robshaw as England rugby captain « In a highly competitive global market, we can`t compete with money alone. For us, the difference must lie in the environment we offer and the strength of our support to players to have the lifestyle they want. This new agreement further improves this situation, while the increase and overall increase in investment in a number of areas means that our packages are increasingly competitive. « This agreement was developed on the basis of very hard work. That`s how it is for us. Read is far from the only one to receive a pay raise after 24.8m $US has been set aside for supplements – those sitting outside of Super Rugby and provincial revenues – in the fight for the commitment of New Zealand`s top 40 players. . . .

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