Oldham rugby coach and player Michelle heads to Argentina on World Cup mission

Michelle Holdsworth in action for the England Deaf team

Oldham Rugby Union Club player Michelle Holdsworth will be hoping to do her town and her country proud as she heads to Argentina with the England Deaf Women's 15s squad.

Michelle will be skippering the team as they bid to secure World Cup glory.

Michelle's club team offered Michelle their best wishes ahead of her South American adventure.

A club statement read: "Oldham Rugby Union would like to wish Michelle Leigh Holdsworth, our Ladies coach and player, and Captain of the full England Deaf 15s, the very best of luck as she embarks on her journey with @englanddeafrugby as Captain as they play in the 7s World Cup in Argentina.

"We know what your capable of now go show them how it’s done.

"Good luck to you and those playing, have a great time."

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