inexperience

Harry Maguire is the only United player used to a back three, and inexperience here is a particular concern given that Amorim’s aggressive high line leaves space out wide and in behind.

Canada defeated New Zealand to win the Pacific Four Series earlier this year, but their inexperience showed in the closing stages as they continued to drop or kick the ball away at vital moments.

But in the decider their inexperience showed - and they were left exposed with nothing more than a par score given Bristol's short boundaries, even more so in a rain-shortened chase.

He made it through several rounds, but the show’s bosses were ambivalent because of his inexperience and they moved on.

Much has been made of England's youth and inexperience as they surged to a 2-0 lead in the series, but Ireland's full-strength side is also going through its own transition.