Penney tribute as Paulie demands action against Treviso

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The Irish skipper was offered what would have been a well-deserved rest after leading his country to a thrilling Six Nations title victory in Paris last week, but insisted on joining his provincial colleagues after a gap of eight weeks.

“Paul wanted to be involved to keep building off the momentum of his successful Six Nations campaign with the Irish team,” he said.