Mattie Clarkson and Luke Francis to join the U21 World Championship Field

The World Croquet Federation (WCF) has over the weekend finalised the player field for the 2025 Under 21 GC World Championship to be held in Sarasota, Florida USA from 14 to 18 April 2025.

Croquet New Zealand is pleased to announce that Mattie Clarkson (Counties Manukau) and Luke Francis (Manawatu-Wanganui) have both been awarded Replacement Ranking Places bringing the number of New Zealand players at the event to five.

The five players are:

  • Levi Franks (Canterbury – Ranking Place)
  • Jessica Bullen (Wellington – Member Place)
  • Callum McKinnon (Wellington – Member Place)
  • Luke Francis (Manawatu-Wanganui – Replacement Ranking Place)
  • Mattie Clarkson (Counties Manukau – Replacement Ranking Place)

The full list of players can be found on the WCF website.

Congratulations to all players selected and best of luck.