Sinclair turns on magic as Irish shade it

Charlie Mulqueen, Ballybunion

Sinclair had to come from three down at the turn to win his match against Craig Smith and that result was largely responsible for Ireland's 8-7 victory over defending champions Wales.

Ireland go into battle today against England, who were held to a tie by Scotland when Graeme Clarke holed a fifteen foot putt from off the back edge of the 18th to halve his clash with Jonathan King. Johnny Foster will take no part in today's play, his place alongside Richard Kilpatrick in the foursomes going to Sinclair.