World Series of Darts Finals champion Jonny Clayton and in-form Dutch ace also reached the last eight alongside Wade and Edgar. South Africa needed to limit already-qualified England to 131 or fewer after posting 189-2 in Sharjah but England carded 179-8 as they finished top of Group 1 ahead of second-placed Australia and third-placed South Africa. picked up his first World Grand Prix win in straight sets against Glen Durrant. Debutant Rodd also received praise from Jones for a "remarkable effort" but the majority of eyes ahead of kick-off were on the new 10-12 axis of Marcus Smith and captain Owen Farrell.