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Coronavirus: New Australia coach Rennie to take 30 per cent pay cut
Though his contract does not begin until July, new Australia coach Dave Rennie will take a pay cut to help RA’s financial situation.
New Australia coach Dave Rennie has volunteered to take a 30 per cent pay cut ahead of starting his job with the Wallabies next month.
Rugby Australia (RA) reported a provisional deficit of 9.4 million Australian dollars for 2019 back in March, and the impact of the coronavirus has further impacted their finances.
All July internationals have already been scrapped because of the ongoing pandemic and both Australia players and RA staff members have had to take significant pay cuts while the sport is on hold.
Rennie has now followed suit with a pay cut that will last until the end of September, in line with the rest of RA’s executive team.
The 56-year-old’s appointment as Australia’s new coach was confirmed back in November 2019 shortly after the Rugby World Cup concluded.
It is hoped he could be in charge for the first time in October, when international fixtures are set to return.
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