Now in it’s 45^th year, the tournament will see 40 male and female teams vying for a share in $32,000.

Wallabies legend David Campese looks back on his time playing at the tournament and he quickly realises how much has changed since his playing days.  

“What Mark’s [tournament director Mark Bryant] done is amazing,” Campese said. “Compared to the old days, we just rocked up and off you played. Now there’s 32 grand prizemoney, a lot more interest, we’ve even got press conferences.”

However, for Campese, one thing has stayed the same. The Kiama Sevens is the premier domestic rugby sevens competition in Australia.

“Back in my days, it was really only two tournaments for the Australian Sevens team to be picked for Hong Kong, Kiama and Redcliffe Sevens.

“Because it has been around for such a long time, it’s got such a good reputation now.”

Current Australian sevens captain Lewis Holland said that just like Australian selectors were picking teams when Campese was playing, Australian coaches will be in attendance when the current crop of players runs out onto Kiama Showground next Saturday.

“For those guys looking to enahnce their career in the game of sevens,” Holland said, “It’s awesome for them to come and put their talents on display. The national coach will be down here, there’s plenty of eyes around on the weekend.”