Phil Collins was the hero as Horse & Harrow (Wallingford) beat against reigning champions Morris Motors (Oxford) 3-2 in the All England Team Championships Area final.

With the match at the Red Lion, Cassington, all-square, Motors' Pauline Withey opened up with a break of 6,870 in the decider.

But Collins replied with a run of 8,600 to triumph 8,970-7,050 and give Horse & Harrow victory.

Ray Sturgess (8,280) and Keith Sheard (12,040, break 10,380) had given Motors a 2-0 lead.The Horse hit back through Garry Johnson (17,160, break 10,370) and Pete Burton (7,870) before Collins snatched victory.

Now the Horse & Harrow go on to the All England finals in Reading on Sunday.