Sir Ian McGeechan predicts five youngsters for 2025 Lions squad

A bit of a throwback to my era in terms of his size (just 12.5 stone). But what a huge talent.

Smith’s progression from Brighton College 1st XV to the Harlequins 1st XV was rapid and well-timed, with Nick Evans stepping back to coach.

I have watched a lot of him. He never looks flustered on the ball, which is the hallmark of a great player

Another one off the Leinster independent schools production line (Blackrock College) and one of the standout No 8s in this season’s Champions Cup.

It is one thing coming through so young, but another to do it at Leinster, where the competition is so fierce. His ball-carrying, physicality and handling mark him out as a special talent.

I would expect him to go on to win many Ireland caps.

You cannot put a price on outright pace. Rees-Zammit has it in abundance, and, combined with his finishing ability, you begin to understand why the hype surrounding him has been so intense.

Obviously, I know his father well, so I have followed Cameron’s career fairly closely. I like what I see. Tall, rangy, more of a centre than a 10.

He was part of the West Brom football academy for two years, which means he has a top-quality skill set and vision off the ball.

I have not seen a huge amount of Dobie, but I hear good things. Went straight from school into a full-time contract, which is quite rare.

He has George Horne and Ali Price ahead of him in the Glasgow and Scotland pecking order – neither of whom is exactly thinking of retiring anytime soon – but that is great for him and for club and country.

It will raise standards all round. Game-time management will be key to development.