Former Maori All Black Alex Nankivell has revealed his ambition to play for Ireland having become a key part of the Munster squad.
The Auckland-born centre moved to the northern hemisphere in 2023 after spending six years at the Chiefs and has constantly impressed in the midfield.
Nankivell qualifies for Andy Farrell’s side in October 2028, by which time he would be 32, but that hasn’t stopped him from thinking about putting on that green jersey.
‘I have definitely thought about it’
“When I signed, and I’ll say this openly to anyone, I never thought about playing international rugby. It was more about, ‘how can I go and contribute to Munster?’” he told RugbyPass.
“Then, when I came to my latest contract and…