Oxfordshire's Gary Lucas and Greg Moon have been called up by England for the 2008 British Isles Bowls Council International Series at Llandrindod Wells from June 27-29.

The Banbury Borough duo were selected to face Scotland, Ireland and Wales after impressing in trials held at Norgren BC, Shipston-on-Stour.

Moon will play lead with Lucas at No 3 in a rink skipped by Wiltshire's Graham Shadwell, with Cornwall's Mark Read playing at No 2.

Lucas retains his place after helping England win the championships in Edinburgh 12 months ago, while Moon is recalled to the team for the first time since 2003.

Lucas said: "Last year I played the series and was undefeated, so that stands you in good stead.

"We won the series last year, so hopefully we can retain it."

Headington's Nick Rae-Welsh also took part in the trials, but missed out.

Banbury Borough, the Crampex English Bowling Association's National Top Club champions, are through to the area semi-finals.