Last year, New Zealand had bad luck in the draw, but this time they have a much better chance to advance from the group stage in the World Cup of Darts.

Players: Haupai Puha / Mark Cleaver
Ranking: 21

In a tight match against the host nation Germany, New Zealand was narrowly defeated 4-3 in last year’s tournament. Despite a solid 4-0 victory over Finland, it wasn’t enough to advance. This year, the draw looks much more comfortable, and it will be exciting to see how far they can go.
New Zealand is placed in Group L alongside Finland and Argentina. For an unseeded nation, getting this draw must be a dream for Puha and Cleaver.
Haupai Puha has a very smooth throwing arm which will be crucial for how far the team can advance. This year, Mark Cleaver replaces Ben Robb. It feels a bit uncertain beforehand, but it will be interesting to see what Cleaver can do on the big stage.