Oldham rugby duo called up by England deaf team

Michelle Holdsworth in action for the England Deaf team

Talented Oldham RUFC hopefuls Michelle Holdsworth and Sophie Wright have again been called up to represent the England Deaf Women's team this weekend.

Michelle, who is already the captain of the national team and a coach at Oldham, and Sophie, who is captain of her home-town team, are in the England squad for the international clash against Jamaica this Sunday (February 26).

The men's and women's matches will both take place on the same day at the home of Birmingham Moseley RFC.

Both the Oldham ladies have previously been capped for England Deaf in competitive fixtures last season.

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