Donal Lenihan: In terms of depth, South Africa, France and England have surged ahead of Ireland

Ireland’s issues at out-half and up front were laid bare in Chicago, while New Zealand, South Africa, England and France continue to evolve. Ireland’s progress has stalled

South Africa's Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is already drawing comparisons with the great Dan Carter. Pic: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire.

With so much rugby on show last weekend it’s difficult to know where to start, but, it has to be Chicago.

With five wins apiece in the series since that groundbreaking day at Soldier Field in 2016, the fact Scott Robertson’s men made it three wins in a row for New Zealand on Saturday suggests the tide has turned back to the days of yore in this fixture.