The newly turned pro Rupak of the home club carded even-par 72 on the third day for a total of four-under 212, while Pokhara pro Neupane shot one-under 71 to go into the second position with the scores of three-over 219.
Another home club pro and elder brother of Rupak, Deepak Acharya, maintained the third position at 220 despite the third round score of five-over 77. RNGC pro Ramesh Nagarkoti carded one-over 73 and is fourth at 221, one stroke ahead of Rajan Thapa, who also shot 73.
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