Fiji, Oct. 15 -- The inequality in player payments at the Rugby League World Cup is a major issue that leading NRL players representative and Tongan rugby league player Felise Kaufusi is determined to rectify.

Australia's players will a $40,000(US$27,880) flat free for their participation in the tournament, which kicks off on Thursday.

The deal was previously struck as part of the collective bargaining agreement between the Rugby League Players Association (RLPA) and the Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC).

But the sore point is that players from the other nations receive just $850 (US$592) per match, with a maximum earn of $4250 (US$2,962) for the tournament for players in a team that makes the final.

Dolphins forward Kaufusi, ...