KIDDERMINSTER'S Grant Burgess fell victim to a late swoop by prolific campaigner Noel Graham as England launched the defence of their Home International Bowls title against Ireland at Worthing last night.
The Gilt Edge ace's rink lost 16-14 having been 14-5 up, but England took the other five rinks to triumph 134-96.
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