Eddie Jones has started most of his England press conferences with a glance towards the assembled journalists and an opening statement.

Often, especially on the eve of a tour or a tournament, he thanks the media for their selection suggestions. You do not need to see his grin to sense the sarcasm.

Another training camp this weekend meant another squad announcement last Friday and, for Wasps scrum-half Dan Robson and Exeter Chiefs back-rower Don Armand - two of the most consistent performers in domestic rugby - another curious omission.

As luck would have it, both men played in matches televised on BT Sport over round 12 of the Premiership. Both scored tries in impressive wins for their team and, naturally, both were asked about their international prospects in post-match interviews.

Each offered similar sentiments; that they could not detach themselves from how they slot into their clubs’ gameplans in order to woo Jones.