With the Sharks' preparations for the 2012 Super Rugby season winding down, hooker Bismarck du Plessis insists his team can finally stake a claim for a maiden title win.

Wales lock Bradley Davies and Ireland's Stephen Ferris face disciplinary action after being cited on Tuesday for foul play in last weekend's Six Nations clash.

Stormers coach Allister Coetzee says his biggest task will be to ensure that his players are not underdone by the time their 2012 Super Rugby season kicks off.

France got their Six Nations campaign off to a winning start, but they know playing against Ireland will be tougher.

A burst of 24 unanswered points in five minutes set New Zealand up for a win over Fiji in the final of the fourth leg in the series.