Forty-two rising rugby league stars based in Australia are proudly named in the New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL) teams to face off against each other in a one-off match in Gold Coast, Australia this weekend.

Part of the recently relaunched Taurehere programme, the under 17 players from New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria will come together for a three-day camp, with former Kiwis Issac Luke, Brent Webb, Bronson Harrison, Matt Duffie and others involved as mentors.

Former Rugby League World Cup winners Stephen Kearney and Nathan Cayless are also involved, both part of the strategy to connect more Australian-based talent to their New Zealand heritage and the black jersey.

TOA SQUAD 

Azariah Toki-Mautairi, Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs  

Daniel Rakena, Cronulla Sharks  

David Bryenton, Brisbane Broncos  

Dean Tauaa, Brisbane Broncos  

Ezra Leota, Paramatta Eels/Canberra Raiders  

Fa’apale Feaunati, Brisbane Broncos  

Hayden Watson, Melbourne Storm  

Jai Bilish, Gold Coast Titans  

Joseph Tupuse, Brisbane Broncos  

Keyarn Pene, Moreton Bay Raiders  

Kilarney Lavender, Dolphins  

Mace Andrew, Canterbury Bulldogs  

Ronnic Starkey, Melbourne Storm  

Sangstar Figota, Sydney Roosters 

Siosaia Poese, Brisbane Broncos  

Sitiveni Afu, North Queensland Cowboys  

Taylan Toa, Gold Coast Titans  

Te Ira Rudolph-Mokaraka, Brisbane Broncos  

Torino Jackson, Gold Coast Titans  

Tyler Pereira, Redland Parrots  

Xzavier Timoteo, Logan Brothers 

Management: 

Larry Dickson, Head Coach 

Brent Webb, Assistant Coach 

Isaac Luke, Assistant Coach 

Carmen Taplin, Manager 

Henry Kope, Trainer 

Rush Pearce, Physio 

Stephen Kearney, Mentor 

TŪ SQUAD 

Andes Johansson, Parramatta Eels  

Alex Futialo, St George Dragons  

Alipate Vaka, Melbourne Storm  

Caleb Fesolai, Central Coast Roosters  

Cedric Peti-Tafola, Penrith Panthers  

Christian Taupau-Moors, Western Suburbs  

Cruze Luke, Penrith Panthers  

Eddy Cayless, Sydney Roosters  

Fine Fale, Canterbury Bulldogs  

Isaac Fotu-Moala, Central Coast Roosters  

Jack Dean-Potaka, Sydney Roosters  

Jackson Ellia, North Sydney Bears  

Josh Fesolai, Central Coast Roosters  

Kordell Pritchard, St George Dragons 

Maddax Fui, Western Suburbs  

Nathanial Tolu, Penrith Panthers  

Olesa Tai, Canterbury Bulldogs  

Pheonix Godinet, Western Suburbs  

Phillip Lavaiekaho, Sydney Roosters  

Roman Tuaimau, Penrith Panthers  

Zaylen Ekepati, Central Coast Roosters 

Management: 

Matt Duffie, Head Coach 

Fifita Hala, Assistant Coach 

Bronson Harrison, Manager 

Nick Le Comte, Trainer 

Sam Wilmot, Physio 

Nathan Cayless, Mentor