Tennis: NZ juniors named for world finals

The three-strong New Zealand team to contest the world junior tennis finals in the Czech Republic next month has been named.

The team comprises French-based Sebastian Lavie, who is formerly of North Harbour, Cantabrian Barrett Franks and Southland's Ben McLachlan.

That trio lifted New Zealand to runners-up at the Asia/Oceania region qualifying event in May to qualify. The 27-team finals for players aged 14-and-under are in Prostejov from August 7-12.

Former Kiwi Davis Cup player Dan Willman will travel with the team as Captain.

- NZPA