Top 5 youngster in the world ranked by Sir Ian McGeechan includes Marcus Smith

McGeechan said: "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.

DID YOU KNOW? Bryan Redpath's nickname as a player was "Basil" and whilst at Sale his son was given the nickname "boom boom" as a result due to the association with the children’s television character Basil Brush

McGeechan said: "Do not be surprised to see Jacobson in the All Blacks’ back row come the 2023 World Cup in France.

"He was ruled out of the last one due to repeated concussions, having made his debut last summer, but has already made his mark for the Chiefs.

"All-rounder. Captained the Junior All Blacks to victory at the World Rugby Under-20 Championship in 2017. A powerful ball-carrier and support player with a real presence on the field."

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

McGeechan said: "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 and he has been in and around the England squad without yet being capped.”

DID YOU KNOW? Born in the Philippines to a British father and a Filipina mother, Smith picked up the game of rugby union at the age of seven with Centaurs RFC when his family moved to Singapore

McGeechan said: "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.

"Warren Gatland's going to be spoiled for choice in the back three this summer."

DID YOU KNOW? Having started his youth career with the Cardiff Blues, he was released for being 'too small'