Pennell captains Worcester in opener
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Chris Pennell will captain Worcester on Sunday when Dean Ryan's relegated side launch their mission to get back to the Premiership at the first attempt against Bristol at Ashton Gate.
South African skipper GJ Van Velze has been appointed skipper for the season.
But he is unavailable for the trip to Bristol - and vice-captain Pennell will instead lead out the team.
It will be Pennell's first competitive appearance since his
England debut on this summer's tour of
New Zealand.
Keeping hold of loyal one-club man Pennell, who
signed a three-year con…
South African skipper GJ Van Velze has been appointed skipper for the season.
But he is unavailable for the trip to Bristol - and vice-captain Pennell will instead lead out the team.
It will be Pennell's first competitive appearance since his
England debut on this summer's tour of
New Zealand.
Keeping hold of loyal one-club man Pennell, who
signed a three-year con…
