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Robert Thornton misses Premier League Darts leg, James Wade to play twice

Robert Thornton in the Grand Slam of Darts quarter-finals (Pic: Lawrence Lustig)
Image: Robert Thornton has been forced out of his Newcastle match against Michael Smith

Robert Thornton will miss Thursday's Premier League night two in Newcastle through illness.

Thornton has been laid low this week with a chest infection and has been ruled out on medical advice for Thursday's visit to the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle, where he was due to face Michael Smith.

Following a coin toss involving the players who were due to play in the night's final game, James Wade and Phil Taylor, Wade will now play twice in Newcastle as he faces Smith in the night's opening match.

World Grand Prix champion Thornton will now play twice in Liverpool - facing Smith in his rearranged fixture before playing Michael van Gerwen.

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James Wade v Michael Smith

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Adrian Lewis v Dave Chisnall

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James Wade v Phil Taylor

Night Eight, March 24

Michael Smith v Robert Thornton

Gary Anderson v Dave Chisnall

Adrian Lewis v Raymond van Barneveld

Phil Taylor v Peter Wright

Michael van Gerwen v Robert Thornton

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