The third round of the Aon Uni 7s kicks off at the University of Adelaide this weekend, with the University of Queensland still leading the competition despite their loss to Griffith in the final last round.
Defending series champions Griffith bounced back to win Round 2 at Bond University after bowing out in the semi-final in the season-opener.
But UQ maintained their series lead after making the decider and take a four-point lead over their Queensland rivals into the penultimate round.
With the Aussie 7s players earning a well-deserved break following their grand final appearance at the World Series opener in Colorado last weekend, the Uni 7s teams are again without their national representatives.
But there are still plenty of stars taking part.
After an extended injury-enforced sideline stint, Demi Hayes will return to the field in Adelaide, the Aussie sevens star lining up for Griffith Uni in her first tournament in a year.
It's a prospect that excites national coach John Manenti.
"Plan Demi would be to play her in the next two (Aon) tournaments and then bring her to Oceania and then hopefully that will put her in good stead for the Dubai-Cape Town (world series legs) tour," he said..
"We're really excited for her to be playing again. It's such a hard road when they're injured and it's great to see her back.
"And one of our development players, Faith Nathan, who's had a couple of niggles that kept her off the park is playing her first Aon too, so we're excited to see her play as well."
In a season reduced to four rounds this year, points are at a premium and Griffith and Round 1 runners-up, competition newcomers UTS, will be out to claim the top gong.
After bowing out in the semi-finals in both rounds so far, Sydney Uni are also out to change their luck and keep their series hopes alive.
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POOLS
Pool A: Griffith University, University of Sydney, University of Adelaide, University of Western Australia, University of Melbourne
Pool B: University of Queensland, University of Canberra, Bond University, University of Technology Sydney, University of New England
SQUADS
Bond University: Aleena Greenhalgh, Sara Sautia, Madison Schuck, Harmony Hau, Bailey Marshall, Stephanie Rutherford, Melanie Wilks, Chante Bates, Gabrielle Senft, Sarafina Vosuqa, Emily Bass, Grace Qaranivalu.
Griffith University: Ivania Wong, Cecilia Smith, Laura Waldie, Taylor Fenton, Lily Dick, Kahli Henwood, Charlotte Kennington, Yolanda Gittins, Georgia Devlin, Ngaupoko Masters, Eloise Schlect, Katie Curtis, Demi Hayes.
University of Adelaide: Lauren Potter, Mahalia Murphy, Jasmine Joyce, Courtney Munroe, Hannah Jones, Zara Lee, Brianna Nathan, Lauren Kildare, Rebekah Jones, Eva Karpani, Kelly Rowe, D'Arcy Sadler.
University of Canberra: Biola Dawa, Brooke Gilroy, Ainsley Scrivener, Lily Murdoch, Skye Churchill, Ella Ryan, Rachel Crothers, Aroha Spillane, Darcy Read, Claudia Obst, Lillyann Mason Spice, Alahna Ryan.
UNE:Mereseini Leivere, Willemijn ter Avest, Britney Duff, Shenay Ball, Leilani Nathan, Paris Ingegneri, Jocelyn Kelleher, Nicole Nathan, Emma Bradford, Maya Stewart, Kika Mulling, Anika Butler.
University of Melbourne: Annie Buntine, Ashleigh Walker, Tangata Tupou, Tiarah Minns, Reni Hicks, Tamara Whiteside, Halley Derera, Caitlin Ryan, Page McGregor, Amy Williams, Beauty Autalaga, Tyra Boysen-Auimatagi, Page McGregor.
University of Sydney: Iliseva Batisbasaga, Olivia White, Jakiya Whitfeld, Emily Chancellor, Rhiannon Parker, Piper Duck, Claire Woolmington, Jemima McCalman, Grace Hamilton, Nina Vistisen, Barbara Waddell, Lauren Murty.
University of Queensland: Bella Nasser, Sidney Taylor, Lori Cramer, Georgia Hannaway, Amelia Kuk, Haj Mosby, Shenae Ciesolka, Melita Hicks, Jannicke Ijdens, Pleuni Kievit, Terri-anne Egan, Kaitlin Shave.
UTS: Arabella McKenzie, Kennedy Cherrington, Mareva Swann, Layne Morgan, Cassey Tohi-Hiku, Luisa Yaranamua, Tamsin Barber, Leanne Toomalatai, Montana Walters, Tia Hinds, Bienne Terita, Faith Nathan.
UWA: Brooklyn Joyce, Pania Kara, Neesha Barrett, Zakiya Kereopa, Langley Sesega, Zion Taurima, Ariana Ruru- Hinaki, Rueben Cherrington, Crystal Walters, Nicole Ledington, Leanna Ryan, Tamika Jones.
SCHEDULE
ALL TIMES LOCAL (ACDT)
Saturday 12 October
Round 1
Griffith University v University of Melbourne, 9:00am
University of Adelaide v University of Sydney, 9:20am
University of Technology – Sydney v University of Queensland, 9:40am
University of Canberra v Bond University, 10:00am
Round 2:
Griffith University v University of Adelaide, 11:00am
University of Western Australia v University of Sydney, 11:20am
Bond University v University of Technology Sydney, 11:40am
University of New England v University of Canberra, 12:00pm
Round 3:
Griffith University v University of Western Australia, 1:00pm
University of Adelaide v University of Melbourne, 1:20pm
University of Technology Sydney v University of New England, 1:40pm
University of Queensland v Bond University, 2:00pm
Round 4:
University of Western Australia v University of Melbourne, 3:00pm
Griffith University v University of Sydney, 3:20pm
University of New England v University of Queensland, 3:40pm
University of Canberra v University of Technology Sydney, 4:00pm
Sunday 13 October
Round 5:
University of Western Australia v University of Adelaide, 9:00am
University of Melbourne v University of Sydney, 9:20am
Bond University v University of New England, 9:40am
University of Queensland v University of Canberra, 10:00am
Semi-Finals:
3rd Pool A v 4th Pool B, 11:00am
3rd Pool B v 4th Pool A, 11:20am
1st Pool A v 2nd Pool B, 11:40am
1st Pool B v 1st Pool A, 12:00pm
Finals:
9th/10th Playoff, 1:00pm
7th/8th Playoff, 1:25pm
5th/6th Playoff, 1:50pm
Bronze Medal Match, 2:15pm
Gold Medal Match, 2:40pm
STANDINGS
After Round 2
University of Qld 38pts
Griffith University 34pts
Sydney Uni 30pts
UTS 26pts
Uni of Adelaide 24pts
Uni of Canberra 24pts
Bond Uni 14pts
Uni of Melbourne 14pts
UWA 8pts
UNE 8pts
