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Interested ... Smith says he'd have to consider a return to the Wallabies if approached. Source:AAP
Wallabies great George Smith is open to a return to the national team for the British and Irish Lions series but says his main focus is contributing to the Brumbies' Super Rugby title charge.
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The 110-Test veteran this week signed a short-term deal with the Canberra-based franchise, sparking a string of comments from the likes of Eddie Jones and George Gregan that he should be in the mix for the three-Test series in June.
Speaking exclusively to Rugby HQ's Sean Maloney, Smith said he'd have to consider a shock return to the gold jersey for what would be his second Lions series.
"These are two people that I respect hugely, George Gregan's done it all and Eddie Jones is a mentor of mine," Smith told Rugby HQ.
"Their opinion I do take on board, and if I was considered for the Wallabies I'd definitely think about it because it is such a huge occasion.
"But first and foremost I have to earn my spot within the Brumbies."
Smith will serve as cover for likely Wallabies captain David Pocock in Canberra, although there has been speculation Brumbies coach Jake White may look to play the two in tandem.
Whatever the case, the Brumbies now boast a backrow contingent the envy of many other Super Rugby franchises especially with skipper Ben Mowen also in impressive early-season form.
Smith said he wanted to "test" himself again, after playing in the less-intensive Japanese competition over the past few seasons.
"It was presented to me a little while ago, a few weeks back," Smith said of contract talks.
"I obviously had time to think about it and I thought it would be a good way to test myself in the Super Rugby arena, and I'm excited about the challenge.
"I've had two good seasons at Suntory Sungoliath and I think this will definitely test me."
Smith said he was keen to renew hostilities with New South Wales Waratahs in the Brumbies' Centenary match at Canberra Stadium in round four.
"I'd love to play within that game but first and foremost I have to earn my spot in the Brumbies side," he said.
"And that's why I'm turning up tomorrow (Friday) in Canberra and training well and meeting the guys."
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