Rugby league giants New Zealand are heading to Workington for a Four Nations clash in November. 

In a massive boost for the area, the Zebra Claims Stadium will play host to Scotland's final game of the tournament against New Zealand, on Friday, November 11, at 8pm. 

Town vice chairman Mark Fryer was influential in bringing the high profile game to Workington, in conjunction with Allerdale Borough Council. And he was delighted that the RFL had once again put their faith in the club to deliver a big event. 

"We learned from the World Cup what a great economic boost a big game like this can be for the area," said Fryer. 

"So when the opportunity arose to host another high profile clash then we put all our energy into securing it." 

Fans flocked to the stadium when they hosted two World Cup matches in 2013 as Scotland played Tonga and Italy with a combined attendance of 15,190. 

And figures at the time revealed that the games triggered a £1.1m boost for the area. 

"This game is for West Cumbria, we are just the hosts. It is a chance for everyone to see top class rugby league on their doorstep," said Fryer. 

"New Zealand are the best team in the world at the moment so there is no reason why we can't fill the stadium. 

"One of the reasons we secured the game was that the RFL were confident that we could deliver the game, due to our past achievements. 

"And the game will also be televised so we are really set to put West Cumbria on the map." 

This will be Scotland’s fourth game in three years in Workington and local players have often been involved in their squad, under the guidance of former Whitehaven coach Steve McCormack and his assistant Dave Rotheram, who spent time in the hot seat with both Haven and Town. 

"Scotland were superb during their stay in Workington for the World Cup," commented Fryer. 

"There is a real opportunity for some of the local players, from Workington, Whitehaven and Barrow to play for a place in that squad."

The clash will be a replay of the World Cup quarter-final back in 2013 when Scotland lost out to New Zealand 40-4, with Town's Brett Phillips in the Bravehearts starting line-up. 

And, ranked the number one team in the world, the Kiwis will be welcoming back players like Shaun Johnson, Simon Mannering and Manu Vatuvai, as they aim to retain the title of Four Nations champions. 

Fryer was keen to point out that the wider community across the county would also be involved. 

"We will also be working closely with the local community across West Cumbria," he said. 

"In the build up to the match we will be out and about across the area gong into local schools, and getting everyone involved." 

The home of Workington Town is one of six different venues across the country that will be used in this year's tournament, also taking in cities such as London, Coventry, Hull and Liverpool. 

And the final is to head to one of the most iconic stadiums in world sport, Anfield, on Sunday November 20. 

Tickets are on sale from 8am today at www.rugby-league.com/tickets