Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's decision to end his time in rugby league a little early has sparked talk as to where he sits on the list of all-time Kiwis greats.
New Zealand continues to offer many riches to the game, from the times of Mark Graham and Ruben Wiki, through to Benji Marshall, Stacey Jones and Sonny Bill Williams.
Choosing the best isn't easy, but the experts at NRL.com have had their say.
Experts' view - Who's the best New Zealand player
No question from me, I would definitely say
Ruben Wiki. I had plenty of tough tussles with him on the field. I have the utmost respect for him as player and person.