Pitschou knocks out defending champion

Tuesday 29th June 2010, 2:29PM BST.

Gary Pitschou IN WHAT proved to be a disastrous week for Guernsey’s Commonwealth Games and British Isles singles representative, Matt Le Ber lost his grip on his coveted Elliott Singles title.

The defending champion came unstuck against multiple-winner Gary Pitschou (pictured) as two of the island’s big guns met in the second round.

The open draw brings into question whether it would be more beneficial for Bowls Guernsey to introduce seeding of the top players in these tournaments.

It would help prevent two of the favourites clashing at such an early stage of the competition and also limit the chance of damaging the current holder’s confidence immediately prior to them competing for the British Isles title.