The NZRL is making a play for the next generation of Kiwis, the ones living across the ditch.
To prevent losing more talent like James Tamou and Josh Papalii to the Australian system, the NZRL held an U18 camp on the Gold Coast.
Bringing together 36 young NZ eligible players living in Queensland and New South Wales, they've called the programme Taurahere which means 'to bind together'.
NZRL high performance manager Brent Gemmell told TV3's 'The Hui' that it's about acknowledging the pool of talent and showing them a pathway to NZRL.
"These players are eligible and we want them to experience that and understand that they have a choice and all we're doing is providing them with another option".
Eighteen-year-old Jesse Arthars is a typical example of talent leaving our shores with his family at a young age to further his league ambitions, and in doing so makes him now eligible to represent Australia.
The Melbourne Storm's under 20's squad member says while it's always been the black jersey for him, players do feel the pressure about where their allegiances lie.
One whānau who has taken the allegiance dilemma to the next level is the Nikorima brothers. Despite coming through the Broncos system together the pair have decided to play for different countries. Kodi debuted for the Kiwis last year while his younger brother Jayden has decided to wear green and gold.
The NZRL says the camp is all about keeping the Kiwi close to their hearts.
For the full story watch The Hui, TV3, Sunday 9.30am.