Raising the cap would harm the game says Hogan

By NEALE HARVEY

Warning: Mick Hogan

NEWCASTLE managing director Mick Hogan has slammed demands by Saracens to increase the salary cap, describing a suggestion by Sarries boss Mark McCall that greater financial allowances should be made for home-grown players as a “non-starter”.
McCall has voiced fears his club could lose a number of their Lions when they come out of contract over the next two years, claiming their agents’ demands for higher wages may not be possible to accommodate within the existing £7m cap.
The Irishman wants to see a greater percentage of salar...

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