Scotland's new caps should be pleased

ALTHOUGH finishing third at the British Isles Under-25 International Series at the Provincial Towns Indoor Bowling Club, Belfast, at the weekend, Scotland's seven new caps in the team can be well pleased with their contribution throughout the series.
By The Newsroom
Published 13th Jan 2010, 13:39 BST
Updated 13th Jan 2010, 13:39 BST

Scotland, in their opening game against Ireland on Saturday morning, had a convincing win by 109 shots to 73.

However, in the afternoon Scotland against Wales had a horrible opening 15 ends. After five ends Scotland trailed by 32-4, ten ends 48-25, and 66-50 after 15 ends. From that point Scotland took control of the game and in a nail biting finish Wales just held on to win the game by 83-82.

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On Sunday morning Scotland played England. Scotland took control of the game and after five ends led 20-12 to be increased to 38-27. Jamie Chestney, skip, England, was playing bowls of a very high standard. As a result one of Scotland's rinks was being heavily defeated by 36 shots-4. England won by 80 shots-67.

Final placings: 1. England; 2. Wales; 3. Scotland; 4. Ireland.

Results: Skip, P. O'Donnell – Scotland 15, Ireland 17; Scotland 23, Wales 12; Scotland 25, England 14. Skip, C. Hutchison – Scotland 23, Ireland 26; Scotland 22, Wales 21; Scotland 4, England 36. Skip, S. Anderson – Scotland 28, Ireland 20; Scotland 25, Wales 23; Scotland 13, England 20. Skip, B. Irvine – Scotland 43, Ireland 10; Scotland 12, Wales 27; Scotland 25, England 10.

Fixtures for this weekend – Saturday: Scottish League, Seniors v Paisley, home, 11 a.m. and Gents v Fintry, home, 2 p.m.

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