Louis Lynagh would love England call as he targets strong finish with Harlequins

Harlequins wing Louis Lynagh has admitted he would love to play for England but knows the best way to achieve his international goal is to remain focused on his club form.

The race to secure the nationality of the Treviso-born back was thrown into sharp focus last season when his tries against Bristol and Exeter helped Quins secure a remarkable Gallagher Premiership title in June.

Lynagh, the son of Aussie great Michael, is eligible to represent the Wallabies, Italy or England, who he has played for at age-group level having spent most of his life in the country.

Even though the 21-year-old has been included in several of Eddie Jones’ squads, he is yet to earn an international debut but was listed as a travelling reserve for the trip to France at the end of last month’s Six Nations campaign.

“Greater things like England and international honours will come only if I play well for Harlequins,” Lynagh said ahead of Sunday’s visit to Top14 leaders Montpellier in the Heineken Champions Cup.

“It was a great experience being able to go to Paris and experience that last game with France winning there, the atmosphere in the Stade de France was amazing. It is something I will cherish for the rest of my life, my first Six Nations game being able to experience that.

“But the most important thing is if I translate what I have learned in England camps to playing for Harlequins and playing well, that is all I can do.

“I would love to play for England as I am here and if I get that opportunity and Eddie calls me tomorrow and says ‘play for us’ then there is no way I’m saying no!

I would love to play for England as I am here and if I get that opportunity and Eddie calls me tomorrow and says ‘play for us’ then there is no way I’m saying