Former All Blacks halfback Tawera Kerr-Barlow is switching his test allegiance and declaring he is intending to play for the Wallabies.
Kerr-Barlow, 32, was part of the All Blacks side that won the 2015 World Cup in the UK but hasn't worn the black jersey since the end of 2017.
Thanks to a change in World Rugby's eligibility laws, Kerr-Barlow - who was born in Melbourne - would be able to turn out for the Wallabies, so long as he observes a stand-down period and holds an Australian passport.
Kerr-Barlow won 29 test caps for the All Blacks, scoring two tries,
Playing for the Wallabies would also reunite Kerr-Barlow with former Chiefs coach Dave Rennie, under whom he won two Super Rugby titles in 2012 and 2013.
Kerr-Barlow's mother Gail also represented Australia as an international halfback.
And speaking to the French outlet RugbyRama, Kerr-Barlow indicated he sees his future in the green and gold of Australia.
"Unlike New Zealand, Australia has a rule allowing players who are overseas to still be eligible for selection," Kerr-Barlow said.
"I am available to play for the Wallabies. I was born there. I have a lot of ties in this country and if the coaching staff calls me I will go without hesitation.
"It would be a great opportunity but for the moment I am focused on La Rochelle."
Kerr-Barlow isn't the first former All Black to change his eligibility since the law changes came into effect, with the likes of Malakai Fekitoa, Charles Piutau and Augustine Pulu representing Tonga, while Seta Tamanivalu has switched to Fiji.
