A TALENTED international bowler from Inverclyde is heading 'down under' to take his game to the next level.

John Fleming junior, of Port Glasgow Bowling Club, will join the Dandenong Club in Melbourne, Australia, on a 10-month sabbatical.

The bowler will join his fellow club member Blair Davidson, who is already there honing his skills.

Everyone at Port BC has wished John and Blair all the best in their venture, saying it will 'add to their growing reputation on a worldwide stage'.