Dougall delighted to repay Penney’s faith

Signed by an outgoing coach, Munster new boy Sean Dougall had more than most to prove to incoming boss Rob Penney when the New Zealanader succeeded Tony McGahan this summer.

Back-rower Dougall was no big-name signing for the two-time Heineken Cup champions, his move on a one-year, suck it and see deal from English championship side Rotherham Titans representing a gamble for both parties.

Scottish-born, Ulster developed and an U19 Ireland international, injuries interrupted Dougall’s ascendancy into Irish provincial rugby but two impressive seasons in Yorkshire earned him an unusual pathway back into the fold and, now 23, he has taken his opportunity with both hands. Stepping into a Munster back row depleted by injury and retirements,