The Welshman carded a third-round 65 at Crans-sur-Sierre for a 13-under-par as he chases a second European Tour title.

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The event is part of the Crans Montana Forum on Africa, held in Brussels from 6 to 9 March.

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Defending champion and part-time Crans resident Sergio Garcia is another stroke back on eight under after six birdies and three bogeys in his 68.

BBC: Dredge won his only previous title in Madeira

On the margins of the Crans Montana Forum, the Director-General held bilateral meetings with the Minister for Culture and Tourism of the Solomon Islands, Hon.

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Last year at Crans-sur-Sierre he led by four shots going into the final round but missed a short putt for victory and lost in a play-off to Frenchman Jean-Francois Lucquin.

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