Ronan O’Gara: Simon Zebo is still the man for the big occasion
La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara: Usually when you lose a European Cup final, there’s no outlet to vent your frustration on or right the wrongs. The Top 14 semi-final has rekindled everyone’s appetite and determination. Picture: INPHO/Dan Sheridan
We had leadership experts into the club this week, mentoring the coaches. The one thing to be parked at the door was a closed mind. Every challenge is an opportunity. Exploring solutions is infinitely more rewarding than problem-solving.
This won’t be the first time you’ve read of the time the Crusaders faced multiple injury problems ahead of a Super Rugby game against the Hurricanes. And the death stare I got from Scott Robertson when I suggested that the ‘Canes would never be better placed to clip us. This wasn’t a problem, he glared, this was a glorious opportunity for others to raise their hand, to be the solution.
