UNIVERSITY of Newcastle coach Ross Duncan could see No.2 Sportsground hosting another round of the Aon Uni 7s down the track following a "really quality weekend".
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Up to 13 of Australia's best players, including Charlotte Caslick, were in action at Hunter rugby's headquarters on Saturday and Sunday with UTS eventually beating the home side in the final.
It was the first time the national women's rugby sevens competition had been held at the venue with initial feedback positive according to Duncan.
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"No.2 was in mint condition. It was as good as I've ever seen it," Duncan said.
"And from the people I spoke to - players, management, staff, Rugby Australia officials - everything was well received. It was well organised and it was a really quality weekend.
"I'd be very surprised if they didn't put in for it again."
Just three months away from an Olympic campaign and with Australia defending their gold medal from Rio in 2016, the country's top talent was spread across the six teams.
University of Newcastle were bolstered by Madison Ashby and Faith Nathan.
"They were great to watch and they just make such a difference," Duncan said.
In their first season University of Newcastle did enough over two preliminary rounds to progress to the play-offs, scheduled for Sydney and Brisbane next month.
Jesse Southwell was again a standout performer, featuring a kick-and-chase try from distance to seal the semi for the hosts.
"She's an outstanding talent for someone who's only 16," Duncan said.
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