Ronan O'Gara picks out the top three qualities he sees in new La Rochelle coach Donnacha Ryan

Writing in Saturday's Irish Examiner, O'Gara welcomed Ryan to the new position, and outlined what impresses him about the former Racing 92 lock forward.

Donnacha Ryan: Joining Ronan O'Gara's staff at La Rochelle. Picture: INPHO/Dave Winter

Donnacha Ryan has been formally announced as the new forwards coach at Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle.

The move, revealed by Examiner Sport in June, sees the Munster pair working together at the beaten Champions Cup and Top 14 finalists ahead of next month's season opener.