Overview
- Northampton director of rugby Phil Dowson says negotiations are “getting closer” and the club is hopeful a new playing contract will be agreed before the season progresses.
- Pollock told reporters on Monday that he is focused on rugby but is open to playing abroad or trying other sports as he assesses his long‑term options.
- Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom signed Pollock in March and has publicly described him as a seven‑figure commercial asset, a valuation that covers endorsements not his club contract.
- Reports suggest any playing deal with Northampton is likely to be well below the seven‑figure headline — The Independent cites an expected salary in the region of £450,000 a year — forcing the club to balance pay with the Premiership salary cap.
- Rival interest and the lure of higher pay overseas create a clear trade‑off for Pollock between England selection and bigger short‑term earnings, and his openness to new opportunities adds pressure on Northampton to finalise terms soon.