Intro:

Australians Steven Jeffress and Jake Higginbottom share a two-shot lead at the Fiji International after the penultimate round.

Script:

The third round of the Fiji International teed off on Saturday, with all of the top four spots occupied by Australians.

Queenslander Andrew Dodt is two shots behind first place. The 28-year-old missed an eagle putt but made a birdie on the 17th and carded a 71 to match his score on Friday.

Tour veteran Steven Jeffress had a stable performance and minimised his mistakes to card a three-under 69.

A birdie at the 17th ensured that he would be one of the clubhouse leaders at eight-under.

Overnight leader Jake Higginbottom had a mixed day in the third round, including an eagle, three birdies, two bogeys and a double bogey.

But the 20-year-old rising star bounced back from a mid-round slump and carded a one-under-par 71 to keep his lead along with compatriot Jeffress.