Marist rugby and netball clubs from around the country will converge on Greerton Park this weekend as Greerton Marist host the 82nd Spillane Tournament.
Club president Terry Meredith is pleased the tournament has attracted 29 teams split between rugby and netball.
"We're greatly looking forward to hosting the tournament forthe first time since 2005," said Meredith. "This year we probably have double the number of teams we had last time."
He believed the rugby tournament, featuring 20 minute quarters and 26-man squads, will be highly competitive given the stakes.
"It's a catch-up, but the catch-up will happen after the games," said Meredith.
"It'll be extremely competitive with players playing for starting spots for this season."
Meredith, who is unaware of any other similar tournaments contested in New Zealand, expects a near full-strength Auckland Marist side to be among the frontrunners after they missed out on claiming the cup last year.
He was yet to receive team lists but expected some provincial players to be on show.
