Canberra will close out their three-match campaign with a clash against NSW Country at Bathurst's Charles Sturt University on Saturday.

Papalii will start at No. 8 with Grace Kemp shifting to lock for the clash against Country, with Canberra desperate to atone for back-to-back losses last weekend.

Canberra coach Dan Hawke has been rapt with Papalii's showing in the opening rounds of the four-team tournament, which has attracted the eyes of Australian selectors.

Now Canberra's emerging talent has one more chance to push for inclusion in a Wallaroos camp in the capital next month with an eye on the road to the 2021 World Cup in New Zealand.

Sydney Gold and Sydney Blue will open proceedings on Saturday before Canberra meet a Country outfit boasting Wallaroos captain Grace Hamilton and a raft of NSW Waratahs.

Country then meet Sydney Gold on Sunday in what could effectively be a final, with both sides unbeaten after their opening encounters last week.

CHIKAROVSKI CUP FIXTURES

Opening weekend results: Sydney Blue 31 bt Canberra Presidents XV 10; Sydney Gold 41 bt Canberra Presidents XV 5; NSW Country 24 bt Sydney Blue 15. All games at Forshaw Rugby Park.

Saturday, November 14: Sydney Gold v Sydney Blue at 2pm; NSW Country v Canberra Women's Presidents at 4pm. Both games at Charles Sturt University, Bathurst.

Sunday, November 15: NSW Country v Sydney Gold at Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, 2pm.

Canberra Presidents XV squad: 1. Niki Paterson, 2. Harriet Elleman, 3. Louise Burrows, 4. Ash Fernandez, 5. Grace Kemp, 6. Zali Waihape-Andrews, 7. Ema Masi, 8. Crystal Papalii, 9. Jane Garraway, 10. Emerina Marsh-Kiro, 11. Brooke Gilroy, 12. Pesi Palu, 13. Gabrielle Peterson, 14. Talei Qalo Wilson, 15. Ashlea Bishop. Replacements: 16. Iris Verebalavu, 17. Peta Cox, 18. Rosaline Aumale, 19. Grace Sullivan, 20. Kathryn Nikki, 21. Claudia Obst, 22. Sidonie Carroll, 23. Megan Seis.