Schedule and preview Friday afternoon session 2023 International Darts Open including White, Burnett, Dolan and Soutar

The European Tour returns once again with the third iteration of the season taking place at the International Darts Open in Riesa starting on Friday afternoon.

Among those involved include Alan Soutar, Ian White and Richie Burnett, as well as young German Pascal Rupprecht with ties set up against the big names on Saturday afternoon.

Michael van Gerwen for example will face the winner of Keegan Brown - Matt Campbell, while clashes will also be set up for Peter Wright, Rob Cross, Damon Heta and Jonny Clayton among others with this afternoon's line-up.

White has returned to action as of late and will face Jose Justicia, while Burnett will take on Liam Maendl-Lawrence. Brendan Dolan faces Rupprecht, while Ryan Meikle aims to continue last week's form against Brian Raman.

Mario Vandenbogaerde is before in another Belgian involved as he faces Madars Razma, while Andy Boulton again will play as an Associate Member and faces Steve Lennon. Soutar starts off against Jeroen Mioch.

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Schedule of Play

Friday March 31

First Round

Afternoon Session (1300 local time, 1200 BST)

Jeroen Mioch v Alan Soutar

Steve Lennon v Andy Boulton

Mario Vandenbogaerde v Madars Razma

Brian Raman v Ryan Meikle

Brendan Dolan v Pascal Rupprecht

Ian White v Jose Justicia

Keegan Brown v Matt Campbell

Richie Burnett v Liam Maendl-Lawrance