Todd Clever (David Cantu photo)

Todd Clever, the first American to play in the Super 14 competition, has expressed interest in playing in Australia.

Clever, who is the captain of the US national team, is in his second season with the Johannesburg-based Lions and has captured attention with his trademark long hair and dynamic athleticism.

With Australia's four Super rugby teams allowed to recruit two foreigners and Super 15 expansion club Melbourne Rebels permitted to sign 10 imports for 2011, the US looms as a pool of talent as yet untapped down under.

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