- La Rochelle coach has won two Champions Cup titles
- ‘I’d prefer Ireland, England or France,’ says former fly-half
Ronan O’Gara has declared his interest in taking a top international coaching role in the foreseeable future but will not be a contender for the Wales job should it fall vacant. The ambitious coach is contracted to La Rochelle until 2027 but says he would be open to talking about a position with Ireland, England or France if the opportunity arose.
O’Gara, who won 128 caps for Ireland and represented the British & Irish Lions, has made no secret of his desire to try coaching at Test level, having steered La Rochelle to successive Champions Cup titles in 2022 and 2023. He has now revealed, however, that he would ideally love to try one of the jobs currently held by Andy Farrell, Steve Borthwick and Fabien Galthié.
Written by Robert Kitson
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/dec/09/rugby-union-la-rochelle-ronan-o-gara-champions-cup-france-ireland-england under the title “I want a top international coaching job – but not Wales, admits Ronan O’Gara”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
