Travis Binnion: “It’s taught them what it takes”

“But when they realise it’s 11 players to be picked and you win or you’re out, it goes up. And then obviously the more momentum you build through the competition, stakes are raised, so the lads are really at it.

“They’ve been at it for a good 10-12 weeks, in terms of seeing a noticeable change in the intensity, them realising what they’ve got to do to win and get in the team.

“I think when you’re working at something and you know you’re getting better and you feel that in games and then you’re successful as a team as well, I think there’s no better feeling than that in life, whatever we do in our jobs.

“I think the kids – and they are still kids but they’re developing into young professionals – they’re starting to understand more and more what’s required to be successful and that’s powerful.”