Jake Gordon is pushing his Wallabies case from Sydney, scoring a double for Sydney University in their 22-12 Shute Shield win over Eastern Suburbs at Woollahra Oval.
Gordon and Nick Phipps were left out of the 34-man touring squad for South Africa, with Will Genia, Nic White and Brumbies no.9 Joe Powell vying for spots in this weekend's opening Test of the season.
But Gordon is doing his best to show coaching staff he should be called into the squad for other Rugby Championship matches in Brisbane, Perth or Auckland to push his World Cup case.
In other Shute Shield matches, fullback Ben Howard scored a double in Manly's 30-19 win over Southern Districts, with Junior Wallabies hooker and new Waratahs signing Joe Cotton scoring a try for the Rebels following his relocation to Sydney.
Ruaridh MacKenzie notched a double for Warringah, with their 57-29 win over West Harbour keeping them on top of the ladder, while Junior Wallabies flyhalf Will Harrison return to duty for Randwick, helping kick them to a 26-13 win over Western Sydney.
RESULTS
Shute Shield
Sydney Uni 22 - Eastern Suburbs 12
Eastwood 39 - Gordon 24
Manly 30 - Southern Districts 19
Warringah 57 - West Harbour 29
Randwick 26 - Western Sydney 13
QUEENSLAND PREMIER RUGBY
Returning Reds lock Harry Hockings was the difference for the University of Queensland in their one-point upset of ladder leaders Brothers, stealing several lineouts, while Reds rookie of the year Jock Campbell was also strong for the Red Heavies, scoring a double.
Brothers maintained their place at the top of the ladder despite the loss, ahead of defending premiers GPS, who came over the top of Sunnybank to win 27-20.
Junior Wallabies back Isaac Lucas was influential in his return for the Dragons, setting up several tries to help them to the lead before GPS fought back late in the match.
Former Wallaby Ben Mowen returned for the Tigers, coming off the bench in the second half and helping keep Norths scoreless after winger Sefa Naivalu's hat-trick had given the Eagles a halftime lead.
The win keeps the Tigers in the top four, just ahead of Wests, who are just a point behind after their 37-12 win over Bond.
With a bye in the final round though, Wests will have to win their final game of the year this weekend and hope other results go their way if they are to make the finals.
RESULTS
Hospital Challenge Cup, Round 16
GPS 27 - Sunnybank 20
Wests 37 - Bond Uni 12
Easts 35 - Norths 26
University of Qld 36 - Brothers 35
JOHN I DENT CUP
Rory Scott and Pedro Rolando both scored trebles as Royals racked up a 71-12 win over Easts but Gungahlin Eagles keep their place at the top of the ladder after a victory over Wests.
RESULTS
Uni Norths 50 - Queanbeyen 27
Easts 14 - Royals 71
Gungahlin 47 - Wests 12
DEWER SHIELD
Harlequins notched a massive win over Footscray but it's Melbourne that remain on top of the ladder after notching a 64-7 win over Endeavour to maintain their unbeaten record this season.
RESULTS
Harlequins 112 - Footscray 0
Powerhouse 26 - Moorabbin 24
Melbourne 64 - Endeavour 7
Box Hill 33 - Melbourne Uni 15
FMG PREMIER GRADE
Winger Al Momoisea crossed three times as Nedlands raced up a 53-17 win over Associates to remain on top of the ladder, with Wests (third) closing the gap on second-placed Cottesloe after handing them just their third loss of the season.
RESULTS
Wests 34 - Cottesloe 27
Nedlands 53 - Associates 17
UWA 15 - Wanneroo 12
COOPERS PREMIER GRADE
Brighton maintained their place at the top of the ladder over Burnside as both scored comfortable wins in South Australia's top league.
RESULTS
Burnside 71 - Southern Suburbs 5
Woodville 36 - Adelaide University 24
Barossa Rams 19 - Elizabeth 17
Brighton 33 - Old Collegians 19
Onkaparinga 76 - Port Adelaide 35
