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Australia powered into Saturday’s World Cup final, while Sweden pipped GB in a thrilling race-off in Poland.

A chase that has been ongoing since early in the month when William Lawson became available was concluded on Thursday afternoon, when the Perthshire based youngster signed on at Ashfield. He makes his debut on Sunday against Somerset with Rusty Harrison being the man who makes way.

Below is the full press release announcing news of that signing.

Glasgow A Plant Tigers are delighted to announce the signing of William Lawson, who will join the side with immediate effect. William will make his debut on Sunday against Somerset. A full press release, with more information, will be posted this evening.

GREAT Britain boss Rob Lyon has taken a six-man squad to Poland for tonight?s World Cup race-off ? and will decide during the day which five riders will compete.

Lynn powered into the Premier Trophy final at the Norfolk Arena last night. Not even Kevin Doolan’s paid 18 heroics for Workington on his first competitive return could halt the unstoppable Stars in this semi-final, second leg.

PANTHERS man Kenneth Bjerre would gladly swap personal success for national glory.

TIGERS chief Neil Machin is backing Australian rookie Hugh Skidmore to bounce back from his weekend disappointment in tonight’s Owlerton clash with Newport (7.45).