Force pick up peni for two more years

Jun 28 • General News, International • 1030 Views • Comments Off on Force pick up peni for two more years

Road Safety Western Force excitement machine Chance Peni has re-signed with the club for the next two seasons.

Peni has played six games this season, scoring three tries, before being struck down with a groin injury, which has kept him on the sidelines since Round Seven.

The man they call ‘Money Penny’ says that he’s thrilled to be re-signing with the WA-based club and to be playing in the Force blue next year.

“I’ve loved every minute of being back home,” he said. “My dream has always been to play for the Force, and to now have that opportunity is just amazing.

“I’m excited about next season and looking forward to developing my game and playing an exciting brand of rugby for the Sea of Blue.”

The pacey winger attributes his good form to the coaching staff at the Force and admits the move back to WA and rugby union has been an enjoyable experience.

“I had a lot to learn when I first came back and the coaching staff was amazing. Working one-on-one with Shaun Berne has been huge for me and I still have a lot to learn, but my development will only get better playing here.”

Road Safety Western Force Head Coach Dave Wessels says Peni has been a bright spark in attack this season and looks forward to seeing him develop over the next two seasons.

“This time last year I’d never heard of Chance Peni, but I was put onto him by his good friend Curtis Rona. Watching footage of him we quickly realized he was a big, athletic ball carrier with a surprising amount of skill.

“What we didn’t find out until we actually got him over here was that Chance wants to win and that he loves the confrontation in the game, which are both fantastic qualities in a young player.

“We’re delighted that he’s staying with us for two more years.”

Peni is on track to be back in front of the Sea of Blue for the huge clash with the Melbourne Rebels on Friday, 7 July at the Force Field.

Profile
Name: Chance Peni
Born: 17/01/1994, Invercargill, New Zealand
Position: Wing
Club: Palmyra
Height: 190cm
Weight: 97kg
Super Rugby Caps: 6
Super Rugby Points: 15
Super Rugby Debut: Round 1 2017 v Waratahs, Sydney
Representative Rugby:
WA Schoolboys (2011)
Junior Kiwis – Rugby League (2014)
Cook Islands – Rugby League (2015)