Sydney Roosters boss Trent Robinson remains so passionate about First Utility Super League that he is happy to put the interests of the world-wide game ahead of those of his club.

The 38-year-old Australian has guided the Roosters to back-to-back minor premierships in the NRL but retains fond memories of his time in the northern hemisphere, where he was player and coach of Toulouse as well as boss of Catalans Dragons from 2010-12.

Robinson was named Super League coach of the year in 2011 after taking the Perpignan club from bottom of the table into the top six at his first attempt and he completed a rare double when he became the youngest ever winner of the coach-of-the-year title at the 2013 Dally M Awards.

Under their bright young coach, the Roosters then followed up their Grand Final victory over Manly with a resounding 36-14 triumph over Wigan Warriors in the 2014 World Club Challenge in Sydney.

That was the last one-off fixture before the long-running concept was expanded into an annual six-team tournament and Robinson is delighted to get the chance to take part.

"I love Super League and the NRL coming together," Robinson said. "There's two big rugby league competitions in the world and sometimes we don't see enough of each other so combining that is really important, at least once a year.

The #WorldClubSeries was launched today @daciauk in Manchester...not long until the series kicks off! pic.twitter.com/kN6kswrEiC — Super League (@SuperLeague) February 15, 2016

"I believe in it. The timing has always been the discussion, is it best at the start of the season or the end of the season?

"I think that debate is still ongoing. But I do like the push from the northern hemisphere to get six teams and to create that England-versus-Australia battle on this occasion.

"It puts at risk the start of the season for the NRL teams but we believe in the game so that's why we want to be here."

Meanwhile, Robinson revealed that England winger Joe Burgess is relieved to be feeling the effects of a harsh English winter after experiencing his first pre-season in the heat of a Sydney summer.

Burgess, who impressed the Roosters by scoring a long-range try against them two years ago, left Wigan at the end of last season to start a three-year contract in the NRL.

"I didn't now Joe beforehand but he's fitted in very well," Robinson said. "He's a really likeable kid and all the players have been drawn to him. He's a pretty funny guy.

"He's had a few sunburns early, the heat is the big thing for him. He's happy to feel two degrees again rather than 32."