Pacey and capable of generating awkward bounce, he is reminiscent of fellow Durham man Steve Harmison.

Ben Duckett, dropped on 23 by Latham, took on the short ball after lunch, only to hook the pacey O'Rourke to long leg and fall for 46.

It was reminiscent of the days of Shane Williams - when all else fails, give it to the pacey wing.

Wales’ head coach himself has spoken excitedly about the opportunity to work with the pacey and direct-running James for the first time, and the feeling is mutual.

The pair opened the ceremony with a monologue that was both warm and funny, and kept things pacey throughout the night.