What happens if two skips disagree on how to replay a dead end?

When two skips cannot reach an agreement on how to replay a dead end, the appropriate action is to replay the end in the same direction as the original play. This ensures consistency and fairness in the game, maintaining the conditions under which the match has been conducted to that point. Replaying in the same direction also simplifies the resolution by not introducing additional variables that could arise from changing directions, such as how the rink's conditions might play out differently.

In contrast, other options would not align with standard practices in bowls. For instance, replaying the end in any direction could lead to confusion and alter the game's strategy unnecessarily. Declaring the end void and not replaying would disrupt the flow of the match and could unfairly impact the results. Allowing each skip to select different directions could lead to further disputes and is not a recognized method in the rules of the game. Therefore, replaying the end in the same direction as the original is the most logical and fair choice in this situation.