Laycock, Cripps and King were all victorious in the morning singles matches against the PGA of South Africa but went 0-2 in the afternoon fourballs to finish the day level with South Africa on three points.
The team representing the PGA of New Zealand won five of the six points on offer in their clash with the PGA of Australia International team to take a handy advantage into the second day of competition.
The International team was brought together recently for the second staging of the Four Nations Cup after the PGA of Canada advised that they would be unable to send a team.
The Canadian team was victorious in the inaugural Four Nations Cup in South Africa last year, their absence ensuring the 2023 edition will crown a new winner.
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