Schalk Brits believes Brendan Venter has all the qualities to become a future South Africa coach.

Sarries' director of rugby has guided the Men in Black to the top of the Guinness Premiership and leads his side into a mouthwatering clash with the Springboks at Wembley tomorrow night.

Venter's intense work ethic and ability to unite a group of players into a winning team has earned universal praise and Brits, one of a host of excellent summer signings, has backed him to make the transition into international rugby.

Brits said: "When I signed the contract I knew Brendan was an intense individual. He requires the best from you every day in training. I must say he's done a phenomenal job with the side. It's been a tough pre-season and couple of months but he brings out the best in each player. I think his player management is fantastic.

"He is definitely good enough but I don't know if he wants it. You must ask that question to him. One thing I do know is he's definitely got the skill and the talent. He's been a former Springbok and sometimes players struggle to make the transition between playing and coaching but he's superb in what he does."

The explosive hooker has instantly emerged as a fans' favourite after a string of outstanding displays for Saracens. Brits has the speed and skill of a back but still retains the ferocious tackling of a front row forward.

This unusual combination has marked him out as one of the stars of the Premiership and a sublime run at the Rec last month which set up an early try is an attack which lives long in the memory.

Brits, 28, says his dazzling best form comes when he is enjoying the game.

Saracens' team bonding has led to their own unique post-match war cry led by the unlikely duo of Venter and Tom Ryder. The tribal dance, thought to have Tongan and Samoan roots, is further evidence of the togetherness in the squad and Brits believes this will take the club a long way.

"I'm loving it," he admits. "I've loved it since the first day I arrived. It's been all good and I'm enjoying my time in London. It's easy to perform in a side like this. They play great rugger and that makes it much easier. It was a tough pre-season and it was hard work and eventually it's paid off.

"I can't put my finger on a specific situation but I must say each time we get back in the changing room after a game you just get a feeling of love from the players. There's a lot of love in the side and it's really like that. It's about doing it for each other and that makes it so much easier to perform.

"I wouldn't say I'm a fans' favourite but I just try to enjoy my game and that's what it's all about. With the team winning it makes it so much easier but you have to enjoy your rugby."

The former Stormers star has three caps for South Africa but openly accepted his international career was likely to be over when he agreed to move to Vicarage Road. The World champions have a policy where they avoid picking overseas players and it is one which Brits opposes.

The engaging South African insists more can be learnt from playing in other countries but he is adamant he has nothing to prove to the selectors after starting a new chapter in his career.

"I hope some day it will get to the stage where rugby is a professional game and no matter where you are you will be selected wherever you play," he remarked. "I've learnt so much from the Premiership, especially about scrummaging and set ups. They play a different kind of game here as well so the more knowledge you've got the better for the side.

"I've never agreed with just picking players in South Africa. The South Africans in our side are playing some good rugby and it's just a pity they can't be in contention to be selected for the Springbok side. But that's Peter de Villier's [coach] philosophy.

"My place is at Saracens now. It's a book I closed a while ago. If it ever happens that I go back to South Africa....but I don't even want to go back there. At the moment I'm really happy here. I've made a great start and I'm just enjoying my rugby. I'm not even thinking about that."

Despite Saracens' sensational start to the season, which has included eye-catching performances from players such as Brits and Fijian powerhouse Kameli Ratuvou, the club have been criticised for their 'defensive' tactics. The Men in Black have relied on a strong kicking game and their defence has allowed them to win plenty of tight games. Brits accepts the team has plenty more to come and feels the side will improve their attack as the season goes on.

"To be honest with you, I haven't been reading much about what they have been saying about the club," the hooker said. "What I can tell you from my own experience is in time we will become a better attacking side.

"But the first thing you can work on is your kicking game and your defence. If you get that right then you can start building blocks on from there.

"I think our defence is quite good and our kicking game is great, so we'll play a more expansive game and score more tries and it will be more enjoyable watching us."