Australia lock Dean Mumm has backed Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter to succeed Eddie Jones as England coach.
Mumm hailed Chiefs stalwart coach Baxter for "reinvigorating" his career during his three-year stint at the Sandy Park club.
The 32-year-old lock - who will be in action against Argentina at Twickenham on Saturday in the Rugby Championship - admitted he thought his Wallabies career was over when joined the Chiefs, but now credits Baxter and Exeter for handing him a new lease of life at Test level.
"I would definitely endorse Rob for the England role," said Mumm.
"It's fair to say he's doing a reasonable job at the moment. The way Exeter have risen in the last few years is a great showcase for what he can do."
Mumm thinks Baxter has already proven himself capable of coaching at Test level by leading Exeter to last term's Premiership final and expects further progress during Jones' four-year tenure.
"I think the extra four years now can give him tremendous experience in the Premiership level," said Mumm.
"Obviously results will matter over the course of that time. Now you're at that top and forcing that different type of pressure, that will really show whether you've got that readiness.
"But I would wholeheartedly endorse him for it."