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Rory McIlroy six points off lead in Shanghai

Rory McIlroy sits six shots behind leader Hideki Matsuyama after the second round of the WGC-HSBC Champions in Shanghai.

Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy currently sits six shots behind leader Hideki Matsuyama after the second round of the WGC-HSBC Champions in Shanghai.

The 27-year-old, who was seven shots off the pace after the opening round, registered a five-under-par 67 in the second round to close the gap, but Matsuyama remains in control after a round of 65 from the Japanese.

Scotland's Russell Knox sits three behind the leader after a second successive 68, while England's Paul Casey is part of a four-man group level with McIlroy on seven-under at Sheshan International.

Rickie Fowler is currently six-under, while Lee Westwood is one shot behind the American entering the third round.

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