Ronan O’Gara: Wales job lacks pull of Ireland, France or England
While there are currently no vacancies, Wales manager Warren Gatland is under pressure Wales Rugby Union considering future New Zealander says he will discuss it with his family Does he still want to continue in his role.
However, O’Gara said he was not considering the possibility of replacing Gatland.
“To be honest, I haven’t thought about it,” he added.
“Without being modest, I would prefer Ireland, England or France.”
O’Gara He withdrew from the race to become England manager after Eddie Jones was sacked in 2022. Renewed five-year contract with La Rochelle.
The contract expires in the summer of 2027, which could give O’Gara the opportunity to step into international duty following the Rugby World Cup in Australia later that year.
La Rochelle lost to Leinster in the quarter-finals last season, ending their bid for a third consecutive European title. They are still in the hunt for a first Top 14 title, with O’Gara failing twice in the finals of the French competition, losing to Toulouse in 2021 and 2023.
However, La Rochelle have made a slow start to the season and sit sixth in the domestic table after beating Bath in their European opener on Friday.
“In France I was considered very demanding and difficult because I tried to maintain standards but I just wanted the players to try and experience what I did,” said O’Gara, who won two titles with Munster European champion and a Grand Slam with Munster. Ireland as players.
“I got a lot out of the game. It gave me wonderful emotions and now I want to really try and give back.”
La Rochelle host Bristol on Saturday night in their second of four Champions League group games.
