Ronan O’Gara expresses a strong desire to coach at the Test level, eyeing roles with England and Ireland while dismissing the Wales job.
City: La Rochelle. Ronan O’Gara is making waves with his coaching ambitions. He’s got his sights set on international roles, but Wales isn’t on his list.
He’s mentioned England and Ireland as dream jobs, but when it comes to Wales, he’s not interested. With Wales struggling under coach Warren Gatland, O’Gara’s focus is elsewhere.
O’Gara, a former star player, has done an amazing job with La Rochelle, leading them to back-to-back Champions Cup wins. He’s got a reputation as one of the best coaches out there.
When asked about coaching Wales, he simply said he hasn’t thought about it. He’s aiming higher, wanting to coach teams that can really challenge for titles.
Right now, he’s focused on helping La Rochelle improve. They’ve had some ups and downs this season, and he knows they need to be more consistent to win games.
O’Gara is all about pushing his players to reach their potential. He wants them to feel the joy he experienced during his playing days. It’s all about giving back to the game.
With the Champions Cup coming up, he’s excited about the competition. He knows how much it means to the fans and wants to create that electric atmosphere at their home games.
He’s aware that every match in the Top 14 is tough, and he’s ready to fight for every win. O’Gara’s determination is clear, and he’s not backing down anytime soon.