South Africa recovers for two Hong Kong pairs wins on day two

CP Mathewson and Cecil Bornman recovered from a defeat against England to finish ahead against Hong Kong and Ireland on the second day of the Hong Kong Classic pairs.

Bowls South Africa reports that England won the opening match 8-7, 8-5, taking all six points with a 16-12 aggregate.

The South Africans lost their first set against Hong Kong 8-9 but won the second 9-4, finishing ahead 17-13 overall.

Against Ireland’s Stephen Kirkwood and Shane Leonard, South Africa lost the first set 2-9 before winning the second 13-3. The 15-12 aggregate returned four points to South Africa.

The governing body said just three points separated the top five in the section after Tuesday’s play. Its next-fixtures notice lists Thailand and Scotland on Wednesday 11 November.