Northampton Saints lock Chunya Munga believes consistency is the key to taking his game to the next level in the season ahead.

The 6ft 7ins second row made 19 appearances last term and hopes a regular place in the team can help him push for international honours.

Champions in 2024, Saints reached the final of the European Champions Cup in May but lost to Bordeaux in Cardiff.

“I’m the kind of person that doesn’t think too far ahead – I often end up looking back more than looking forward,” Munga told BBC Radio Northampton.

“Last season I had some good opportunities, good games, a good run of minutes. I just want to start well, get performing and make it as hard as possible to not have me in the team.

“Consistently performing at Premiership level is what gets you there (to the next level) and being one of the most standout figures in a team.

“If you look at boys who play at levels above, they are consistently performing in the Premiership – it’s not like they’re doing everything special at all times, but they have a physicality a level above, a skill level and an accuracy.”