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Lockie Kratz
Canadian rugby union player
Lockie Kratz (born 27 March 2000) is a Canadian rugby union player, currently playing for the New Orleans Gold of Major League Rugby (MLR) and the Canadian national team. His preferred position is centre.[1]
| Birth name | Lachlan Kratz | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | (2000-03-27) 27 March 2000 (age 24) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | San Diego, California, U.S. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 86 kg (13.5 st; 190 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Kratz was born in San Diego, California, and raised in Victoria, British Columbia.[2][3] He attended Oak Bay High School, helping the rugby team win a provincial rugby championship.[3] Kratz then played college rugby for the Victoria Vikes.[2][4]
Kratz signed for Major League Rugby side New Orleans Gold for the 2021 Major League Rugby season after a successful trial period, becoming the youngest member of the roster.[2][5] Kratz made his debut for Canada in the 2021 July rugby union tests.[6][7]
Kratz has an older brother, Gavin, who also plays rugby.[3] His grandfather, Jim Gallagher, played for the North Sydney Rugby Club and captained the Australia national under-20 rugby union team.[8] Kratz is a dual citizen of the United States and Canada.[3]
- "Lockie Kratz". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
- "Canadian center Lockie Kratz signs for NOLA Gold". Americas Rugby News. 7 April 2021. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- Dheensaw, Cleve (May 8, 2021). "Newcomer Kratz headlines Island contingent in Major League Rugby". Times Colonist. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- Willis, Braedan (January 17, 2019). "Rugby's Lockie Kratz honoured with prestigious Bate Family Award". Victoria Vikes Athletics. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- Ducklow, Zoe (April 17, 2021). "Oak Bay local signs with pro rugby team". Saanich News. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- "Canada's Men's Rugby Team's travelling roster named for July UK tour presented by DHL". Canada Rugby. 14 June 2021. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
- "England 70-14 Canada: Adam Radwan and Jamie Blamire hat-tricks in big win". BBC Sport. 10 July 2021. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
- "Kratz honours grandfather with jersey number for 2023 HSBC Rugby Seven Series". Rugby Canada. February 24, 2023. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
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