Clermont pair Morgan Parra and Noa Nakaitaci staked their claim for a France recall in a big Top 14 win over Grenoble on Friday night.
However the winger ran in a first-half hat-trick in a 45-12 win over Grenoble, while Parra played over an hour as he continues his return from injury.
And both admitted after the game that an international return was on their minds as they try to convince Guy Novès they are worthy of a recall.
Parra said: "Yes (I looked at the squad) but I'm coming back from injury and I'm not getting too worried about it but of course it's always in the corner of your mind to try to come back. But it's complicated.
"There is a squad in place. It's up to me, with the guys around, to play well. If the club does well, then it means we're playing well. It's not for me to ask the question (of the hierarchy)."
And both admitted after the game that an international return was on their minds as they try to convince Guy Novès they are worthy of a recall.
Parra said: "Yes (I looked at the squad) but I'm coming back from injury and I'm not getting too worried about it but of course it's always in the corner of your mind to try to come back. But it's complicated.
"There is a squad in place. It's up to me, with the guys around, to play well. If the club does well, then it means we're playing well. It's not for me to ask the question (of the hierarchy)."
While Parra has been involved with France under Novès, Nakaitaci has been on the outside but is still keen to get back into the Test reckoning.
He explained: "I'm pleased but it's thanks to all the players. The forwards made ground and in the backs we took our chances. Technically it was very good, when I had some space I had the chance to score.
"For the moment I'm focused on the club and qualifying. If I focus on the club, France will come later. It's an objective but if I want to get called up I have to perform."
He explained: "I'm pleased but it's thanks to all the players. The forwards made ground and in the backs we took our chances. Technically it was very good, when I had some space I had the chance to score.
"For the moment I'm focused on the club and qualifying. If I focus on the club, France will come later. It's an objective but if I want to get called up I have to perform."
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