Northland will be well represented when the Kookaburra NZ Croatia XI take to Cornwall Park today.Former Northern Districts all-rounder Joey Yovich will captain the side as they take on the Auckland Developing Future Aces and he's joined by a host of others from the region.
Dion Nash and James Marshall, from Dargaville and Warkworth respectively, headline the Northland contingent as former Black Caps and invited guests.
Others heading down are Northern Districts A wicket-keeper Brad Kneebone and Craig Little as invited guests, while Kaipara Flats batsman Matt Vujcich has represented the NZ Croatia team before.
Ross Kneebone has been invited down to umpire.
Yovich, a founding member of the NZ Croatia team, said it's a great opportunity for players to give back to the game.