Hopes were high for the home trio in the triples competition and after the first day they were well placed with two fine wins. They played Wales in their third game and with both being undefeated the winner would be in pole position to claim the title. Andy Bonnar, Garfield Lithco and Richard Fleming took the early lead and after six ends were in front by two shots. The Welsh trio continued to make it extremely difficult for the home triple by playing some top class bowls with each head changing on numerous occasions. Wales won the next three ends to overturn the two shot deficit and lead by three shots. Momentum had swung in their favour and over the concluding ends they kept the pressure on as they executed most shots impeccably giving Richard very few opportunities to hit back. Wales deservedly won but had to be in prime form to overcome the three Mid Antrim men. In their final game the Welsh triple started nervously and trailed for the majority of the game. They led by two shots going into the final end but the advantage almost proved insufficient as the Scotland skip had the final bowl and an opportunity to draw third shot and claim the title on shot difference. The end result was a nerve jangling 10-10 draw giving the Welsh the title by a very narrow margin. Winners Laura Thomas, Mark Richard and Lee Daniels were rightfully elated and proud to be bringing the title back to West Glamorgan.
There is little doubt that these championships are intense with an extremely strong desire to win. However the competitive spirit must never take precedence over the manner in which the game should be played and it was very disappointing to see the skip of the English triple vociferously question the decision of an umpire who had called him for foot faulting. The player continued with the argument to such a degree that the acting team manager of England had to intervene. | 
