 The three men decided that Warbrick would be the team's captain, coach and selector, Scott its manager, and Eyton its promoter.Although Warbrick had chiefly sporting reasons for conducting the tour, for Eyton and Scott profit was the major motivation.A New Zealand Māori side had never been selected – the first official side did not play until 1910 – but Warbrick's experience in provincial rugby ensured that he was well qualified to select the team.