The dream team of the ANZ Pacific Nations Cup.
The dust has settled after a massive ANZ Pacific Nations Cup battle in Fiji, now we have a look at the dream team from all the 5 nations.
The ANZ Pacific Nations Cup is an International round-robin competition comprising the test teams of Fiji, Samoa, Tonga and Japan. The Junior All Blacks - who in 2008 were replaced by the New Zealand Maori - and Australia A who participated in 2007 and 2008 have withdrawn from the competition.
Like the Pacific Rugby Cup, the ANZ Pacific Nations Cup is a key component of the IRB’s £48m million Strategic Investment initiative and is designed to provide the Pacific Island Nations and Japan with regular high level competition.
The tournament structure for the 2010 ANZ Pacific Nations Cup has been condensed with the three rounds being played over two weeks. The first round will be played in Fiji and Samoa, with the remainder of the Tournament being played in Samoa. The entire Tournament will be played within the IRB's International Test Window enabling Unions to secure the services of their overseas-based players.
2006 Champions: Junior All Blacks
2007 Champions: Junior All Blacks
2008 Champions: New Zealand Maori
2009 Champions: Junior All Blacks
The dust has settled after a massive ANZ Pacific Nations Cup battle in Fiji, now we have a look at the dream team from all the 5 nations.