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Auckland's Linda Ralph and Manawatu's Desiree Lambert tasted success in their opening matches of the world indoor bowls in Norfolk, England, yesterday.
Ralph and provisional world No 1, Paul Foster of Scotland, won 8-5 7-9 2-1 over England's Debbie Stavrou and Andy Thomson. Lambert beat American Mary Ann Beath 7-4 11-2 in the first round.
