"They have a chance to prove themselves": Heta fan of new World Cup of Darts format

The 2023 World Cup of Darts sees an adapted format. Exclusively pairs matches throughout the tournament and a new group stage. These factors will encourage more shocks according to Damon Heta.

Heta was victorious at the World Cup of Darts last year alongside Simon Whitlock for Australia. The fact it's now pairs matches throughout shouldn't be a disadvantage to the Aussies. Last year they came within the width of a wire from hitting the first, televised, pairs nine-darter.

“The best of seven legs format is cut-throat, but it’s great for the other nations," Heta explains to the official websiteof the PDC. "They have a chance to prove themselves. I think it’s going to be great.”

Australia get there World Cup of Darts underway on Thursday night against debutants Guyana and Heta is coming into the event with confidence after taking victory at the most recent Players Championship.

“I know that Simon has been playing well this year too, and I can always count on him because he always steps up for the World Cup," says Heta. “I’m absolutely looking forward to it. Hopefully we can back it up, but we’ll have to do it the hard way!"