Hearn takes aim at ‘terrible’ salary cap restricting 'future of rugby' Pollock

Eddie Hearn believes Henry Pollock has the superstar status to awaken the sleeping giant that is rugby union, but insists the England and Lions flanker, and his peers, must be rewarded in line with their commercial value.

Pollock has dominated the headlines after his agent Hearn claimed the 21-year-old was deserving of a £1m-a-year contract amid ongoing negotiations with his club Northampton Saints.