Eddie Hearn, the agent of England and Lions flanker Henry Pollock, believes that the current salary cap in rugby union is stifling the sport's potential and limiting the earning power of its top players. Pollock, who is reportedly earning £150,000 per year from his club Northampton Saints, plus an additional £150,000 from the Rugby Football Union, is said to be deserving of a £1m-a-year contract. Hearn argues that Pollock's commercial value is not being reflected in his current salary and that the salary cap is preventing the sport from reaching its full potential.
He emphasized that Pollock is a superstar who can help grow the sport and attract new fans, but that the current system is holding him back. Hearn plans to discuss his concerns with the league, advocating for a more flexible system that allows teams to build strong squads and attracts more investment into the sport. He believes that this will have a positive impact on the sport as a whole, from grassroots to the top level, and will help create more superstars like Pollock.