The 2017 Auckland Nines draw has been announced, with the Raiders in the Hunua pool alongside the North Queensland Cowboys, Sydney Roosters and South Sydney Rabbitohs.
The Hunua pool is shaping up to be the toughest of the tournament, with the Cowboys and Rabbitohs both former winners.
Waiheke Pool
Cronulla Sharks
Gold Coast Titans
Penrith Panthers
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Rangitoto Pool
Newcastle Knights
Wests Tigers
Brisbane Broncos
Melbourne Storm
Hunua Pool
North Queensland Cowboys
Sydney Roosters
Canberra Raiders
South Sydney Rabbitohs
Piha Pool
St George-Illawarra Dragons
Parramatta Eels
Manly Sea Eagles
Vodafone Warriors