From RA’s perspective the new interim pay deal was a smart play but it is only a short-term fix

Rugby Australia has moved to ring-fence key Wallabies in its latest interim pay deal with the players, but it is hardly an equitable arrangement for the vast majority of Australia’s professional players, which may create friction in the ranks.
After taking pay cuts earlier in the year to help the game survive the financial impact of the
Coronavirus pandemic, the Wallabies have returned to full pay in a new deal negotiated by RA and the Rugby Union Players Association.