Chris Pennell extends Worcester Warriors stay
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Warriors full-back Chris Pennell has extended his Sixways career by two more years having become the 12th member of the current squad to sign a new contract.
The 30-year-old England international has played all his club rugby for Warriors having joined form Old Swinford Hospital School and progressed through the Academy system at Sixways to make more than 200 senior appearances since his debut in 2007.
Warriors Director of Rugby Solomons said: “Chris has been an unbelievable servant of the Club.
“He is a Warriors man to his bootstraps and his contribution has been immense. He is an outstanding player, brilliant team man and serves on the leadership group.
“Perhaps, more importantly, he is an absolutely top-class bloke. We are extremely fortunate to have him here at Sixways and it is terrific news that he is extending his stay with us.”
Pennell, a former Warriors captain and vice-captain, is the top career points scorer in the current squad with almost 400 including 39 tries, with 10 of them coming in the 2014/15 Championship-winning campaign.