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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Luke Baker

Chris Ashton says Henry Pollock was always staying at Northampton despite ‘pantomime’

Henry Pollock has signed a new contract with Northampton Saints - (Getty)

Chris Ashton claims Henry Pollock was never seriously considering leaving Northampton Saints, although he understands the “pantomime” surrounding the situation after the England star signed a lucrative new contract with the club.

Pollock joined Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom agency back in March and took on the bombastic boxing promoter as his adviser, with Hearn publicly advocating for a significant pay rise from his previous £150,000 deal.

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