MORGAN Park crowds were in the presence of polocrosse royalty at the weekend.

The South African national polocrosse coach Bruce McLarty, was in attendance and was keeping a keen eye on the on-field action.

Mr McLarty said he had come to the country for family business in Brisbane.

"While I was here I couldn't miss the chance to come out to Warwick for a look,” he said.

"We've got a potential tour here early next year so it's a good opportunity to suss out the opposition.”

Over the weekend, Morgan Park played host to the Rose Bowl, a huge tournament featuring players from 82 club teams and four national squads.

Mr McLarty said the national squads were playing off against each other and he was keen to see their skills on show.

"I'm not sure if it's a selection trial, I'm not privy to that information,” he said.

"Although I think this is the first time national teams have played each other.

"Usually they have a squad on paper and select their team from there.”

Mr McLarty said this was the third time he had visited Warwick.

"I came for both World Cups, the first in 2003 and then again in 2007,” he said.

"This is undoubtedly one of the premier polocrosse venues in the world, it's simply amazing.”

Mr McLarty said the venue had nine fields, a first class administration block as well as food and bar facilities for hundreds of players and spectators.

"Warwick also has a very strong club base with an excellent driving force in Les Fraser.

"He is very good at what he does, he knows what he wants and he gets it done.”

A beef farmer from Natal, Mr McLarty said he was introduced to polocrosse by his family.

"I've been involved for over 20 years but am getting too old to play now, so I coach,” he said.

"I played up to the national team but wasn't a fixture but I played good polo and now love to coach.

"At this level it's all about man management, the players have all the skills so it's the small things that make the big differences.

"I try to create an environment that allows my team to play to their full potential.”

Mr McLarty said polocrosse was an amateur sport.

"As far as I'm aware there are very few paid positions.

"I volunteer my skills and time and get a few costs paid, but I absolutely do it for the love of the sport.”