England women's head coach Gary Street insists his young squad have what it takes to compete with the world's best ahead of their autumn clash against New Zealand.
Scotland head coach Andy Robinson admits the upcoming Southern Hemisphere tour is the perfect opportunity to put their disappointing RBS 6 Nations campaign to bed - and he is targeting a trio of wins.
Ireland prop Cian Healy insists Leinster's players aren't thinking about establishing a legacy as they aim to be the first Irish province to win the Heineken Cup and their domestic title in the same season.
France Under-20's scrum-half Eric Escande insists he is not feeling the pressure of starting for club side Montpellier in their Top 14 play-off clash with Castres.
Ireland full-back Geordan Murphy has called time on his international career after he was left out of Declan Kidney's squad for the summer tour to New Zealand.
Clermont Auvergne have been handed a major boost with the return to fitness of full-back Jean-Marcellin Buttin ahead of their semi-final clash in Toulouse in a fortnight.
Second row Tom Ryder believes Scottish clubs' success this season will ensure the international side's losing streak comes to an end on their Southern Hemisphere tour this summer.