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New Zealand bowls stalwart Rowan Brassey had a hard-fought win on the second day of the world indoor bowls championships in Norfolk, England.
Brassey beat Welshman and world No 21 Stephen Rees 7-6, 4-9, 2-0.
Rees, paired with John Price, won an opening round match against New Zealanders Paul Girdler and Ken Walker.