AARON WESTERBY, a member of the Royal Tunbridge Wells Croquet Club, lost to Stephen Mulliner from England in three straight games in the semi-final of the World Croquet Championship.

It was a best-ever result for Westerby who was representing New Zealand at the World Association Croquet Championship in Christchurch.

He is one of the 80 competitors taking part from 24 countries around the world.