The crucial signature is the cornerstone of a University of Tasmania squad that will include 50 per cent of varsity students from its Launceston and Sandy Bay campuses.

Launceston is set to host the opening of four rounds on August 26-27 amid seven rival university sides.

Green turned out last weekend at the Tasmanian women’s sevens finals to cast her eye over the state talent.

“I’m hoping I can bring my experiences and knowledge to the girls,” Green said.

“I guess if they want to ask any questions, I am willing to help them at anytime.

“I had enjoyed watching their games because there’s pretty decent kids out there.”

Green, a former sprinter who represented her country at the 2009 World School Games, will join capped Australians Georgina Friedrichs and Shanice Parker.

The seven-a-side rugby star scored a winning try in Rio against New Zealand in the gold-medal final last year.

The 24-year-old now wants to influence the development of the women’s game.

“I am just hoping that I can help the game grow here in Tasmania,” Green said.

“I’m from Melbourne and rugby wasn’t really big for girls when I first got involved.

“I know exactly how it feels for these girls to not have the availability to play rugby.

“It is just really nice to be a part of it all and I am really proud to be a part of the University of Tasmania side.”

Green has gauged the new players to rugby sevens from the Launceston, Devonport, Glenorchy and University sides at the state finals. 

“More games I see, the better. I want to see what they’re going to bring,” she said.

“So far from what I’ve seen, they’ve got some real talent and great skills, so it’s only upwards and onwards.”

Coach Luke Burgess said there is no expectations nor no roof on the UTas side in an inaugural competition that all teams start from scratch. 

“We’re just going to do our best and not really worry about anyone else,” he said.

“Ellia knows what’s required, I know what’s required, so we will impart our knowledge on the group and make sure that everyone is up to that level.” Interim squads started training on Tuesday in Launceston and Hobart before a final squad is announced on July 3.

Burgess, a former 37-Test Wallabies halfback, will be working together with the other seven university coaches in the series to benefit the Australian Pearls sevens team looking ahead to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. 

“We wouldn’t exist without the Pearls and the Pearls have revolutionised rugby in this country,” he said.

“All the coaches agree the Pearls are the most important thing and we’re doing this competition, as much as UTas wants to win, as a basis to develop more talent.”