That is definitely true, because if an English cap was in his future, he would have played there (where he was born).
Meanwhile, Kevin Pietersen knew how good he was (good enough to get an English cap) and that it was a much more high profile spot than the South African team, which is why he made his move.
"Meanwhile, Kevin Pietersen knew how good he was (good enough to get an English cap) and that it was a much more high profile spot than the South African team, which is why he made his move."
Just to go off on a cricket tangent for a moment - Pietersen thought he was finding it unduly tough to get in the South Africa side because of the 'positive' descrimination towards black players. So he upped sticks and came to England. Good for us.