READ MORE:* Rugby World Cup 2019: Kids go crazy over All Blacks cards* Ramen, golf and spas: How the All Blacks spend their Rugby World Cup off days* Pacific Island rugby players torn over whether to publicly support Israel Folau* Sports stars turn serial investors to keep finances fruitfulHigh-level players have already paved the way for the next generation. Over the past decade, Dan Carter has arguably laid the off-field blueprint for the modern New Zealand rugby player. The All Blacks are attempting to win a third, consecutive Rugby World Cup in Japan. AP Top players like skipper Kieran Read are said to earn up to $1 million a year these days with New Zealand Rugby. All of New Zealand's rugby professionals, from academy players to Black Ferns and All Blacks, are enrolled in a personal development programme by the New Zealand Rugby Players' Association.

Source: Stuff September 27, 2019 17:03 UTC