London Wasps' recent run of four wins in a row has propelled vice-captain Marco Wentzel back into international contention.
The Adams Park-based club headed into the opening two rounds of the Amlin Challenge Cup with a narrow win at home over Worcester Warriors in the Aviva Premiership and then recorded back-to-back wins over the Dragons and Mogliano in Pool 3.
Last weekend's Premiership triumph over London Welsh, which included two tries a piece for flying wings Christian Wade and Tom Varndell, extended the winning run to four games ahead of this weekend's clash with unbeaten Heineken Cup Pool 1 leaders Saracens.
The upshot of the recent run of form has been a call to Wentzel, capped twice by the Springboks a decade ago, from South African coach Heineke Meyer putting him on stand-by for their European tour.
"A part of you never stops dreaming to again come into the Springbok reckoning. But after 10 years, and the fact that I play overseas, made it a surprise," the 33-year-old Wentzel told the Volksblad website.
"My rugby is going really well and I enjoy the Premiership. However, we do play an unbelievable amount of rugby and I am privileged not to struggle with any injuries.
"Wasps' line-outs are currently the second best in the Premiership and I've won the most balls. All three countries have good players in Paul O'Connell (Munster, Ireland), Jim Hamilton (Gloucester, Scotland) and Geoff Parling (Leicester, England) who call their line-outs."
South Africa play Ireland on 10 November 10, Scotland a week later and England at Twickenham on 24 November. Meyer has been struggling with injuries and has put Wentzel on stand-by in case there are any more problems.
The Springbok coach has also called-up Toulouse prop Guthro Steenkamp and Saracens hooker Schalk Britz and has an eye on Toulon's renowned enforcer, Bakkies Botha.
"We're struggling with injuries in the front row, and I believe, especially in Europe, you need big scrummagers. In Europe every scrum is a battle," said Meyer.
"The tour is part of a long season and I cannot use it as an excuse because we want to win every Test match. The World Cup will be in England and we have a chance to see the players in English conditions. "
