BY STAFF WRITERS

The Daily Telegraph’s Phil Rothfield has revealed exactly what Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson said to his side after their 20-12 World Club Challenge win over St Helens on the weekend.

Rothfield has been following the Roosters across Europe and reported Robinson’s monologue in his ‘Monday Buzz’ article.

It was the Roosters’ fifth World Club Challenge win – a new record.

As expected, Robinson spoke eloquently to his all-conquering squad:

“I love travelling with you guys. It’s not a piss-up, you guys are opening up more, you enjoy seeing different things and our lives are getting better by the experiences we’re having.

“I honestly love watching you play. We haven’t played a trial but you look strong and you look powerful. You didn’t look perfect but they were a very good opposition.

“They (St Helens) have got some really good footy players but you guys said, ‘Let’s get it on’. You’re physical specimens and I love the subtleties you’ve got with each other, even if it wasn’t perfect.

“I’m really proud to coach you guys and watch you go out and play. We (coaching staff) sit there in awe. You’ve got big hearts. That’s as big a rap that I can give you.

“Good on you for finishing off 2019. You should be really proud of yourselves. Let’s put a full stop on 2019 and let’s get 2020 started.”