O'Gara happy to compete for starting berth

Ronan O'Gara insists he is thriving off his battle with Leister's Jonathan Sexton for the Irish number 10 jersey.

Wed, 25 Jan, 2012 - 12:52

Ronan O'Gara insists he is thriving off his battle with Leister's Jonathan Sexton for the Irish number 10 jersey.

The Munster legend had been relegated to second choice fly-half but strong performances in the World Cup saw him fight his way into contention for the starting position.

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Courts Rugby Six Nations Place: New Zealand Person: O'Gara Person: Ronan O'Gara Person: Leister Person: Jonathan Sexton Person: O’Gara Person: Sexton Person: ROG Event: World Cup Organisation: Munster Organisation: Irish Independent

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