You would think so, although the Roosters seem to be a little "loose" with their cap from the outside. Apparently they are only paying SBW $550k, not the $800-900k people think. A player like SBW would be worth $550k to any of the Aus sides, I would have thought. Isn't Folau earning about the same this year?
Would love to know what SBW would be earning if he stayed at the Chiefs.
The issue I have with Folau is letting him play with the Wallabies if this is a one year stint. I don't think that rugby will get their value out of him for just one year. While I think that it's unlikely that Folau would commit to any code prior to the Lions test, I do think that him shopping himself to League clubs while he is in the frame for Lions selection is a bit crap. If Folau is shopping himself to League clubs, that he should not be selected. Which would disappoint me, as I'd like to see Folau stay in rugby.
I reckon once the Tahs learn how to ultilise Folau more, he will be a huge weapon.