Eccles followed his six-under 65 at Millbrook Resort yesterday with five-under late in his second round at The Hills to move to 11-under overall.
The hot play today has come from Asian Tour player Pavit Tangkamolprasert ho shot an eight-under64 at The Hills to move to nine-under par.
Chasing him are two high profile Australians with Lucas Herbert currently three-under today through 16 holes and Wade Ormsby two-under through 14 holes, both at The Hills, to be tied at eight-under for the tournament.
While there was some showers in the morning, it is now hot and still at both courses.