Ronan O'Gara faces stern test in first game as Top 14 head coach

La Rochelle have lost on all 16 of their visits to Clermont in the club's history.

Ronan O'Gara faces a stern test of his head coaching credentials on the opening weekend of the Top 14 season.

His La Rochelle side will face an away trip to Clermont Auvergne's fearsome Stade Marcel-Michelin on Sunday, where they have lost on all 16 of their visits in the club's history.