The tournament involved three Australian state sides as well as Papua New Guinea, who did not yet have Test match status, and the New Zealand Māori.

Each team was allowed to choose a 22-man squad for the tournament.

Following the final, a 17-man squad was named consisting of the best players in the tournament.

Papua New Guinea lock John Wagambie was named the player of the tournament.

[4] An opening ceremony was held at Turangawaewae Marae in Huntly.