Jonny Clayton beat compatriot Gerwyn Price 8-4 to win the New Zealand Darts Masters in Auckland.
The Welshman defeated Gian van Veen and James Wade on his route to the final where he sealed his second World Series of Darts title with a 124-checkout finish on the bullseye.
Clayton hit a 158-finish to assume a 3-0 lead and never relinquished the advantage, racing into a 7-1 lead before holding off a late, three-leg rally to avenge his defeat to Price in the 2022 final in Hamilton.
"It was great to play in the final with my World Cup partner," Clayton reflected.
"It just shows that two rugby boys can play darts, and to play against each other in the world of rugby here in New Zealand, I've got a smile on my face.
"I really enjoyed that. It's 1-1 now, so next year - winner takes all!
"I'm looking forward to Wollongong next week. Hopefully the sun will shine on me and I can lift another trophy!"
Last 16
Best of 11 legs
Gerwyn Price 6-1 Mark Cleaver
Ross Smith 5-6 Adam Leek
James Wade 6-0 Kayden Milne
Josh Rock 6-4 Simon Whitlock
Gian van Veen 6-1 Jonny Tata
Jonny Clayton 6-5 Haupai Puha
Damon Heta 6-4 Ben Robb
Stephen Bunting 2-6 Raymond Smith
Quarter-finals
Best of 11 legs
Gian van Veen 3-6 Jonny Clayton
James Wade 6-4 Josh Rock
Gerwyn Price 6-2 Damon Heta
Raymond Smith 6-3 Adam Leek
Semi-finals
Best of 13 legs
Jonny Clayton 7-2 James Wade
Gerwyn Price 7-2 Raymond Smith
Final
Best of 15 legs
Jonny Clayton 8-4 Gerwyn Price
Darts returns to Your Site with the BoyleSports World Grand Prix live from September 28 to October 4, where Luke Littler will be out to defend the title. .
