Why £1m-a-season deal will be hard for Pollock and Hearn to find
Salary cap regulations might not be high on everyone's holiday reading list, but Eddie Hearn might be interested if he's keen to get Henry Pollock's £1m pay-day.
The £1 million-a-season deal for Northampton player Henry Pollock appears unlikely due to the Premiership's salary cap regulations. Northampton's squad must stay under a £6.4 million cap, leaving little room for a high-profile player like Pollock. Newcastle, the only club previously thought to have the necessary cap space, is currently undergoing changes following the Red Bull takeover and recent signings.
To make room for Pollock, Northampton would need to significantly reduce salaries of their existing team members, which may not be feasible or desirable. Excluded players, who are exempt from the cap, could be another option, but Pollock would have to be nominated as such for at least two full salary cap years. The cap aims to ensure financial stability within the league, as seen during the Covid pandemic when clubs adjusted player contracts to fit reduced caps.
Despite the challenges, the salary cap remains a crucial aspect of maintaining the sport's competitiveness and fairness.
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