ONE of the rugby fixtures of the season will take place in Newtown on Saturday as the calendar year ends with an exciting derby.

Newtown host old rivals Welshpool with the match bringing the curtain down on a successful season so far for both clubs.

The match kicks off at 2.30pm with a bumper attendance expected at the Recreation Ground on Pool Road.

A Newtown RFC spokesman said: “Welshpool have been going very well this season and are competing hard for the second automatic promotion spot to division one so it will be a tough test for our lads. 

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“Newtown have had some notable results this season but have lacked some consistency.

“However, the team are gaining experience and growing in confidence while a number of the squad still only playing their first season of senior rugby. 

“Newtown Rugby Club would like to invite their supporters, along with Welshpool’s to come down, enjoy a cracking New year Derby clash and create a fantastic atmosphere.

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“On behalf of everyone at NRFC and our club president Dai Davies, we send you season’s greetings and wish you all a very Happy New Year.”

Welshpool make the short trip down the A483 having enjoyed their best start to the season in many years having also enjoyed a solid run in the WRU Division Three Cup.

Coach Daley Jones said: “We are looking forward to visiting our neighbours which is always a physical affair. 

“On current form Newtown have improved vastly and will offer a stern test across the park but we have also improved so it will be an intriguing contest.”