There is only a couple of years in the age difference between the two young head coaches, O’Gara (42) in his role with Top 14 French side La Rochelle and Farrell (44), who fulfils a similar remit with Ireland. Growing up the former Munster, Ireland and Lions outhalf “was a massive Wigan fan,” and O’Gara was drawn to Farrell the player. “I genuinely think he is going to do a great job. “I think it is a good team. The question is, ‘will they be more organised?’“They have some good coaches now and they have some very good young players who want to play for France.

Source: The Irish Times January 30, 2020 00:56 UTC