Barrett

Projection designers Yee Eun Nam and Elizabeth Barrett create a kaleidoscopic background on Chika Shimizu’s pied-à-terre set.

"That was a bit of Scouse," said Slot, struggling to understand the local accent before turning to Tony Barrett, director of first team communications, for help.

Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s questions were measured but sharp.

Ioane is the latest All Black to make the move to Leinster after Jordie Barrett joined the Dublin-based side for the current season.

Barrett has made a big impact at Leinster and was named player of the match as Leinster hammered Glasgow Warriors last weekend to reach the Champions Cup semi-finals.