Novera steams into lead

France’s European number one Gwladys Nocera posted a blistering seven-under-par 65 on the third day of the BMW Ladies Italian Open in Rome to take a three-shot lead over her compatriot Sophie Giquel heading into tomorrow’s final round.

Nocera posted the joint-best score of the week with a 65, only equalled by Spaniard Ana Belen Sanchez, who finished the day in a tie for 10th position on five under par.