New Zealand will not be represented in this year's Pacific Nations rugby Cup.
Because of budget cuts the New Zealand Rugby Union has decided not to form the Junior All Black side this year.... New Zealand side's have won the Pacific Nations Cup every year since it started in 2006.
However the NZRU says they'll be backing the New Zealand Maori this year, which is their centenary year.
The NZRU's Manager of Professional Rugby, Neil Sorenson, says the cut backs are a part of the tough financial times....
The New Zealand Maori are expected to have an extensive programme this year with a possible match against a top European nation during the June window.
Meanwhile the National women's competition won't be played this year with the NZRU instead concentrating on a programme ahead of this year's women's world cup.