In a huge opening to the 2004-2005 Tri Series, New Zealand coach Nathan Hoy has caught many off guard with his contraversional selections for the first game against England on the weekend. Although many big names hae been left out Hoy has stated that good form by them in the next couple of rounds could see them force their way back into team for the clash Australia.

1. Christian Cullen (Parramatta Vikings)
2. Tevita Vaiakona (Hawkesbury Mavericks)
3. Paul Whatuira (Canberra Chargers)
4. Tana Umaga (Darwin Cyclones)
5. Francis Meli (Parramatta Vikings)
6. Daniel Carter (Port Moresby Power)
7. Andrew Mehrtens (North Queensland Dolphins)
8. Craig Smith (Melbourne Executioners)
9. Richard Swain (Adelaide Attitude) ©
10. Jason Cayless (Central Phoenix)
11. Michael Smith (Canberra Chargers)
12. Wairangi Koopu (Port Moresby Power)
13. Evarn Tuimavave (Penrith Highlanders)

14. Anthony Toopu (Lake Heights Lightning)
15. Iafeta Palea'aesina (Port Moresby Power)
16. Even Mears (Northern Cannons)
17. Arron Mauger (Gold Coast Crusade)