Andy Saull is hoping for one last hurrah with Saracens before his move to Newcastle in the summer.
A winners' medal would be the perfect hurrah for Saull ahead of his move to the Falcons.
But the switch is not without risks with Newcastle currently in the RFU Championship. However Dean Richards' men won all barring one of their league games and are hot favourites to win the play-offs and return to the top-flight.
Influence
Saull is confident that Newcastle can help revive his international ambitions.
"The thinking behind the move was it was a chance to be part of a good squad," said Saull.
"Dean Richards has done wonderful stuff at Leicester, Harlequins and now Newcastle, while I've known John Wells for years as he was my mentor coming through the England academies and he has been an incredible influence on my career.
"I wasn't getting enough game time at Saracens for a variety of reasons, what with injuries and the form of others, so I had a look around and Newcastle seem to be best placed for me.
"When I got a run of 10 games at Saracens I would get mentioned for England. I need that regular run of games and I think Dean and John will bring the best out of me."
Saull, though, faces a fight for the No 7 shirt at Kingston Park - with Falcons captain Will Welch having impressed on the openside during the club's charge towards promotion.
However Saull is relishing the contest and he believes that Newcastle will benefit.
"I believe he is a multi-talented guy and can play elsewhere, whereas I am just a seven," added Saull.
"Hopefully we can play together but rugby is full of challenges like this and it can only be good for the club to have this competition for places."
Andy Saull was speaking at a QBE Rugby Pro event with Upminster RFC, on behalf of QBE, the Official Business Insurance Partner of Premiership Rugby. For exclusive rugby news, video and blogs please visit www.QBErugby.com
