Pollock to demand £1m a year at Northampton - Hearn
Summary
Henry Pollock, a young rugby player for Northampton Saints, is expected to ask for a big pay raise to around £1 million a year. His current contract pays about £150,000 annually, but his recent achievements and popularity have increased his value. Northampton faces challenges meeting his demands due to a league salary cap and other player contracts.Key Facts
- Henry Pollock is a 21-year-old rugby player for Northampton Saints.
- He currently earns about £150,000 per year under a contract ending in summer 2027.
- Pollock has played for England and toured with the British and Irish Lions.
- His agent says Pollock’s value is rising and expects him to demand £1 million annually.
- The Premiership Rugby league has a £6.4 million salary cap for teams.
- Each team can have one "marquee" player who does not count toward the cap; Northampton’s marquee player is currently Fin Smith.
- Northampton struggled to keep other players due to salary limits, like George Furbank who left last season.
- Pollock prefers to stay with Northampton to maintain eligibility for England’s national team, which usually only selects players playing in England.
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