The University of Waikato has named its men's and women's crews for this year's Gallagher Great Race on September 8.
World champion oarsmen will be part of the local eight to take on Cambridge University.
Crews will row 3.85km upstream on the Waikato River, starting at Ann St and finishing at the Ferry Bank on Grantham St.
Cambridge and Sydney universities will compete against the University of Waikato in the Gallagher Great Race this year.
Returning for the seventh time is Cambridge University, looking to take its fourth win in what is one of Hamilton's most anticipated events. Also competing will be 2012 winner Sydney University.