In a titanic struggle the New Zealand Mat Blacks Indoor Bowls Team fought off a very strong challenge by Australia to retain the Henselite Trophy by just one game 34-32 at the Southland Indoor Bowls Stadium, Invercargill on Saturday.
The International played over three days was an outstanding success with both teams giving their utmost for their countries. Australia made the best start but New Zealand fought back to finally clinch the victory in the final session.
