Jamie Roberts has left the door open for a return to Welsh rugby in the summer of 2020 when his two-year deal with Bath runs out.
The former Cardiff Blues, Harlequins and Racing 92 centre will be 33 years old then and he admits a return to his homeland 'would appeal' to him.
Roberts left Quins for Gallagher Premiership rivals Bath last summer on a two-year deal and has been one of the most consistent performers at The Rec this season in an inconsistent campaign for the west country giants.
But their last-gasp 32-31 win at Leicester Tigers at Welford Road on Saturday ensured Bath would be playing Heineken European Champions Cup rugby next term.
Qualified doctor Roberts recently set up a deckchair hire business with his girlfriend and a neighbour on the iconic Royal Crescent in the city.
But he says his future on the rugby pitch is something that needs looking at later this year.
He told the Rugby Paper: "One of the reasons I signed for the club (Bath) was because I felt we could challenge for silverware.
"I'm really happy at Bath and I've recently bought a flat here. It's such a beautiful city and is rugby mad, but it's dangerous to look too far ahead in professional sport.
"I can't plan for what happens after next season."
And on the prospects of a return to Wales, he added: "I guess those decisions will start getting made in October or November of this year.
"I will start looking at opportunities then whether that's to remain at Bath or move on.
"Returning to Welsh rugby would appeal to me in some regards. I'd love to give back to Welsh rugby because it's a place which gave me so much as a young player.
"In what capacity that is I'm not sure, but certainly it's a place close to my heart."
