Ronan is an ultimate competitor. He has asked the question ‘Why not us?
Former All Black Victor Vito has hailed O’Gara’s influence on La Rochelle. By Murray Kinsella Saturday 1 May 2021, 10:00 AM May 1st 2021, 10:00 AM 30,691 Views 12 Comments
O Gara joined La Rochelle in 2019.
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Image: Tommy Dickson/INPHO
FORMER ALL BLACK and two-time World Cup winner Victor Vito has hailed Ronan O’Gara’s impact on La Rochelle ahead of their Champions Cup semi-final against Leinster tomorrow.
Vito, who joined the Top 14 club in 2016, has been impressed with the Irishman’s influence in La Rochelle’s rise since he came on board as head coach in 2019.
How Ronan O Gara has helped turn La Rochelle into Top 14 contenders
The 43-year-old Cork man has had an impact on the French club’s defence and attack. By Murray Kinsella Saturday 20 Feb 2021, 8:00 AM Feb 20th 2021, 8:00 AM 44,264 Views 42 Comments
HAVING SPENT SIX years working as an assistant coach with Racing 92 in France and the Crusaders in New Zealand, Ronan O’Gara felt ready for greater responsibility when Top 14 outfit La Rochelle came calling in 2019.
Former Leinster and Ulster coach Jono Gibbes was already in place as La Rochelle’s director of rugby, but O’Gara was offered the head coach role – meaning he is in charge of both attack and defence – and he jumped at the chance to step up.