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Pollock Would Find It 'Very Hard' to Leave 'Amazing Best Mates' at Saints
Pollock could earn more in France or Japan, but an overseas move would cost him England eligibility and a central contract worth about £150,000 a year.
- Henry Pollock is weighing a potential move abroad or career change as contract negotiations with Northampton Saints continue, remaining open to opportunities beyond his current club.
- Earlier this year, Pollock added boxing promoter Eddie Hearn to his advisory team, who described the player as a "seven-figure player." Pollock's current deal reportedly worth £150,000 annually expires at campaign's end.
- Salary cap rules prevent Prem clubs from designating players as 'marquee' signings, complicating domestic moves. Playing overseas would disqualify Pollock from England selection and cost him the central contract supplementing his club salary.
- Northampton director of rugby Phil Dowson remains confident a deal can be reached, describing negotiations as complex. "There's a few moving parts that we need to put together, but I'm hopeful," Dowson said.
- Pollock remains determined to be "quite selfish" about his future, insisting he is open to living in different countries or exploring new sports. While rugby is his priority, he acknowledged opportunities may arise unexpectedly.
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England No 8 Pollock could move abroad or switch sports amid contract stand-off
Pollock's current deal, reportedly worth £150,000-a-year ($203,000), expires at the end of the 2026/27 campaign. The 21-year-old signed for boxing empresario Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Talent Agency earlier this year with Hearn describing the back row as a "seven-figure player." Pollock confirmed rugby remains his priority for now but is open to major changes in the future. "I definitely want to go and live in different countries, explore new sport…
·Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
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- 42% of the sources lean Left, 42% of the sources are Center
42% Center
L 42%
C 42%
R 16%
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