Why £1m a season deal will be hard for Pollock and Hearn to find The proposed £1m a season deal for Henry Pollock has sent shockwaves through the rugby world, but beneath the surface lies a complex web of rules and regulations governing player salaries.
At its core, the Premier Rugby salary cap is designed to prevent clubs from overspending and ensure long term viability. Clubs like Saracens are pushing for salary cap increases, which will only intensify this debate.
However, even astute agents like Eddie Hearn will struggle to navigate the system.