Ross Smith returns to face Kiwi darts rivals at New Zealand Masters
English darts star Ross Smith will compete against New Zealand players at next month's Masters, reviving connections made through online tournaments during Covid-19 lockdowns.
English darts star Ross Smith is set to compete at the New Zealand Masters next month against local players. Smith previously played online tournaments against New Zealand's best during the Covid-19 lockdowns, and this event will see those online rivalries transferred to the stage.
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Newstalk ZB
'Quite strange': Darts star excited to reignite Kiwi Covid connections
When English darts star Ross Smith takes the stage against Kiwi players at next month’s New Zealand Masters, he’ll be reviving rivalries that began with online duels during the Covid-19 lockdowns.
NZ Herald
NZ Darts Masters: Ross Smith reigniting Kiwi connections made during Covid-19 tournaments
Ross Smith would play online tournaments against New Zealand's best during Covid-19.