Saints tighthead prop Cleopas Kundiona has been selected to represent Zimbabwe for the autumn leg of the Nations Championship.

Kundiona has made six appearances for the black, green and gold so far this season, starting every game in the Gallagher PREM.

And after taking on table-toppers Gloucester in a big match at DPD Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens on Saturday evening, Kundiona will turn his attentions to international duty.

Zimbabwe are set to face Samoa, Uruguay and Chile in November as they prepare for next year’s Rugby World Cup, where they sit in Pool F alongside England.

Zimbabwe Nations Championship squad: Hilton Mudariki (c), Victor Mupunga, Tijan Vissers, Tyran Fagan, Cleopas Kundiona, Farai Mudariki, Bornwell Gwinji, Liam Larkan, Bryan Chiang, Simbarashe Mandioma, Gary Porter, Daniel Cooke, Dale Lemon, Blithe Mavesere, Dylan Utete, Tadiwa Gwashu, Aiden Burnett, Godfrey Muzanargwo, Vuyani Dhlomo, Tyrone Gombe, Ian Prior, Jason Robertson, Kudzai Mashawi, Dion Khumalo, Brandon Mudzekenyedzi, Tapiwa Mafura, Trevor Gurwe, Edward Sigauke, Bruce Houston, Brendon Mudzwiti.