Saracens Ernst Joubert could be the next South African-born player to play for the England national team.
The 31-year-old becomes eligible for England on residency grounds at the end of June and could turn out for England during the November international matches.
Joubert revealed that watching his Saracens teammate and fellow South African-born Mouritz Botha compete for the Red Rose has influence his decision.
"I find it very moving when Mouritz [Botha] stands there before the game. He came to England, what, seven years ago, and gave everything for Bedford, match after match, for three seasons before attracting Sarries' attention," Joubert told the Daily Telegraph.
"It's out of my hands totally but I would very much like to be considered by England, which is my home now. I love it here, I have played my best rugby here and my part of the equation is to be fit and to be playing well enough to maybe considered."
Joubert has played for Saracens since 2009 and is now their vice-captain.
Matt Cotton
