The next generation of NRL stars could be on display in Rotorua this week as the national under-15 and under-17 competition gets under way.
The NZRL National Youth Tournament starts today at Puketawhero Park and runs until Friday.
Eight teams are entered in both the under-15 and under-17 competitions including the Wai-Coa-Bay Stallions under-15s and under-17s.
The Stallions under-15 side finished runners-up to Counties Manukau last year at the national tournament. Stallions under-15 coach Gary Peacham said they had the potential to make the final again this year.
"I think they can make the final, I'm quietly confident.