Nine players were selected in the official team of the tournament for the 2017 Downer NRL Auckland Nines, including MVP Connor Watson.

Team of the Tournament

Cameron Munster (Storm)
Kalyn Ponga (Cowboys)
Suaia Matagi (Eels)
Brodie Croft (Storm)
Latrell Mitchell (Roosters)
Gideon Gela-Mosby (Cowboys)
Connor Watson (Roosters)
Waqa Blake (Panthers)
Moses Leota (Panthers)

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