LOCK Darren Barry has been “a success story” this term, according to Worcester Warriors chief Dean Ryan.

The ex-Cornish Pirate has made a big impact in his first campaign at Sixways, playing 16 times in the Aviva Premiership.

“Darren is one of those success stories of finding people in the Championship who can show their raw potential.” said Ryan.

“He has come in and learned and been able to cope with the pace and intellect of the Premiership. We have become very reliant on him for his line-out calling and mobility.”