| Lockie Kratz | |
| Birth Name: | Lachlan Kratz |
| Birth Date: | 2000 3, df=yes |
| Birth Place: | San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Height: | 1.83 m |
| Weight: | 86kg (190lb) |
| Ru Position: | Centre |
| Years1: | 2021– |
| Clubs1: | New Orleans Gold |
| Apps1: | 6 |
| Points1: | 0 |
| Ru Clubupdate: | 10 July 2021 |
| Repyears1: | 2018–2019 |
| Repteam1: | Canada U20s |
| Repcaps1: | 8 |
| Reppoints1: | 15 |
| Repyears2: | 2021– |
| Repteam2: | Canada |
| Repcaps2: | 1 |
| Reppoints2: | 0 |
| Ru Ntupdate: | 10 July 2021 |
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]
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]