England's Pennell rested by Warriors

Worcester Warriors have opted not to risk England full-back Chris Pennell as they look to stretch their club-record winning run at Bedford on Saturday.


Pennell, who has been

under scrutiny by England following a head injury to Mike Brown,

missed

the 49-10 win over Rotherham

with a hamstring niggle.


And Worcester have again chosen to keep him sidelined at Goldington Road.


Having already booked a Championship play-offs place, table-topping Warriors are chasing a 22nd straight win.


Winger Sam Smith returns to the Warriors starting line-up …