You've likely seen across the social media sphere that the usual backdrop to Trent Robinson's renowned pre-season training sessions has changed dramatically this week.
This close to our first Pre-Season Challenge match, you'd be entitled to wonder why.
Out comes the Kippax Lake and ANZAC Parade backgrounds, swapped for picturesque mountains that could only mean the Roosters are in one place - Queenstown.
"Queenstown represents hard work," Assistant Coach Matt King said.
"It has a connection to us on and off the field. We feel like it's a place that brings us energy."
It's easy to see why.
A tourist hotspot located on New Zealand's South Island, Queenstown is best known today for the gorgeous Lake Wakatipu, and the sweeping mountain ranges that sit on its banks.
However, back in the 1800s, Queenstown was best known for gold mining, with roads not appearing in the town until the 1930s.
It's this foundation of hard work that Trent Robinson and his staff are instilling into the team as they complete their final preparations for the 2023 season.
"We were really clear coming over here that our pre-season camp needed to tick a few different boxes," King said.
"We're working extremely hard to get our combinations right for round one, and the boys are going great.
"There's also been a deep buy-in for the work ethic we're trying to get out of the week.
"The whole team have a deep understanding of how we want our season to look, and this is the last real opportunity to get that done at a super intense level, being the last real week of our pre-season."
Whether it be morning swims in Lake Wakatipu, nutritious meals, sweaty field sessions or intense hours spent in the gym, it's clear to see the squad have been giving the camp their all.
The whole team have a deep understanding of how we want our season to look, and this is the last real opportunity to get that done at a super intense level, being the last real week of our pre-season.
Matt King Assistant Coach
Throw in a day off spent hiking and playing golf, and it's easy to see why Queenstown was the perfect destination.
The New Zealand locals have also been welcoming, with the squad being happily greeted by locals when walking the streets in between sessions.
According to King, this isn't a surprise.
"New Zealand is a special country and has such a strong connection to the Roosters," he said.
"You can see how much the locals warmed to not only the Roosters players as they walk around, but particularly the Kiwi boys who represent this land."
