GOLF:

Home favourite Thriston Lawrence holds a two-shot lead going into today’s South African Open final round.

Lawrence posted a second straight round of 67 to move to 18 under par and is two clear of Frenchman Clement Sordet, who posted a third-round score of 66 after he birdied the last two holes. Sweden’s Jens Fahrbring is third on 12 under and China’s Ashun Wu is a shot further back on 11 under at Blair Atholl, Lanseria.