Captain Pennell is one of the star performers at Sixways Stadium after making a stunning impression in the senior side in recent seasons.

Supremely talented and versatile back Pennell, another product of the successful Warriors Academy, first burst into the senior team during the 2007/08 season when he made his Guinness Premiership debut against Bath Rugby.

Pennell, comfortable playing at full back, wing and centre, made 20 competitive first team starts during his first senior season for Warriors, including 12 in the top-flight.

Worcester born and bred, Pennell represented England at Under 19 level and became a key performer for the club during the 2008/09 campaign until he suffered a serious knee injury in Europe.

The dynamic back returned to full fitness and grabbed tries against Connacht Rugby and Olympus Rugby XV Madrid in Europe during the 2009/10 season. He went onto to make 16 appearances during the campaign and score five tries.

Pennell’s commitment and determination to battle back from adversity have earned praise in recent seasons and his progress was shown when he signed a new two-year deal in February 2010.

The home-grown ace was named as Worcester Warriors captain in July 2010.