Gozo will host its first official rugby fixture when Calderdale College visit from England this February.

The Gozitans, who debuted in the MRL Championship in 2011, will field their open age side against the Calderdale College U19’s from West Yorkshire in England’s north.

Player-coach Clifford Debattista agreed to the fixture in Gozo along with Gozo RL secretary Eman Borg who confirmed the match was locked in to the club's calendar.

“We’ve been training at the Gozo Stadium for many months since the MRL Championship last season and it will be a pleasure to bring an official fixture to the venue for the first time on February 15th” said Borg.

“Our players are excited by the announcement and we are looking forward to seeing the development of our players; Gary Hili and Shan Francois Hussain (currently injured) have represented Malta and Clifford was elevated to national team vice captain while also being captain of the Malta XIII against the Leeds Akkies”

Calderdale College’s match against Gozo on February 15 will be a warmup for their fixture against Malta U20’s in Malta later that week.

Wednesday 15 February
Gozo RL v Calderdale College U19’s
Gozo Stadium, Gozo, Malta
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Friday 17 February
Malta U20’s v Calderdale College U19’s
Melita FC, Pembroke, Malta

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2012-01-10, 18:50