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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
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Robert Hynes

Leinster's Scott Penny named PRO14 Next-Gen Star of the Season for 2020/21

Leinster's Scott Penny has been named the Guinness PRO14 Next-Gen Star of the Season for 2020/21.

The 21-year-old, who missed last weekend's final through injury, played his part in Leinster’s title-winning campaign appearing in 11 games as the back rower finished joint top try-scorer with nine tries.

A pool of 75-plus media from across Ireland, the UK, Italy and South Africa including reporters, broadcasters, former players and coaches voted on the Next-Gen Star of the Season award.

Penny saw off stiff competition from Munster pair Gavin Coombes and Craig Casey, Glasgow Warriors’ Scott Dobie and Scarlets’ Jac Morgan.

His win caps a remarkable run for Leinster, who have claimed four of the previous five Next-Gen Star awards since 2017.

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