Pennycook primed to tackle Hill

Hill will end a 15-year career with Saracens on Saturday (Getty)

Bristol flanker Redford Pennycook is hoping to make his league debut against Saracens on Saturday and play against his hero Richard Hill.

"My idol when I was younger was Richard Hill from Saracens, so I'm quite lucky he's playing his last game against us," Pennycook told BBC Radio Bristol.

The 22-year-old added "He was always my idol playing for England at 6, because I was a 6 throughout my rugby career."

Pennycook has made two appearances as a replacement in the Premiership to date.

The youngster believes in the future he could be capable of playing either blindside or openside flanker.

"Since I came to Bristol, I'm looking at seven as well as six but Richard Hill's been my main influence.

"I'm really looking forward to [playing him]. It should be a good game - I'll see what he's made of."