[1] For the Indigenous team, Ronald Griffiths took over as head coach from Laurie Daley, who had held the position since 2011.
The initial squads were announced on 25 January 2023,[2] with the final teams confirmed on 7 February 2023.
[3] A number of players withdrew from the original squads:
Kennedy Cherrington was a late withdrawal from the Māori All Stars after suffering a hand injury.
Caitlan Johnston and Tallisha Harden also withdrew from the Indigenous All Stars squad.