Ronan O’Gara: Wales job doesn’t have the allure of Ireland, France or England

Although there are currently no vacancies, the future of under-pressure Wales coach Warren Gatland is being considered by the Welsh Rugby Union, with the New Zealander saying he would discuss with his family whether he would now Also want to continue in their role.

However, O’Gara said he was not considering Gatland’s successor as a possibility.

“Honestly, I haven’t thought about it,” he said.

“Without lack of politeness, I would prefer Ireland, England or France.”

O’Gara has removed himself from the race for the England job in 2022 by signing a five-year contract extension with La Rochelle after Eddie Jones was sacked.

The deal expires in the summer of 2027, potentially giving O’Gara the chance to pursue an international role following the Rugby World Cup in Australia later that year.

La Rochelle’s bid for a third consecutive European title ended last season with a quarter-final defeat at the hands of Leinster. They are still chasing a maiden Top 14 title, with O’Gara having twice missed the French game’s showpiece final, losing to Toulouse in 2021 and 2023.

However, La Rochelle, who beat Bath in their opening European game on Friday, have made a slow start to the current campaign and sit sixth in their domestic standings.

O’Gara, who won two European titles and a Grand Slam with Munster, said, “In France I am considered very demanding and difficult because of the standards I try to maintain, but I want to Players should try and experience what I did.” Ireland as a player.

“I got a lot from the game. It gave me amazing emotions, and now I really want to try and give back.”

La Rochelle plays Bristol in the second of its four Champions Cup pool games on Saturday evening.