Top 14: O'Gara frustrated as La Rochelle fall to Bordeaux

'Bordeaux played a good, precise kicking game - I think we lacked the will to win the ball,' he said.

Fri, 23 Dec, 2022 - 22:07

James Harrington

Frustrated Ronan O’Gara said his La Rochelle side ‘lacked the will to win the ball’ after watching them lose 12-8 at home to Bordeaux on the Top 14’s pre-Christmas derby weekend as the season reached its halfway point.

“Bordeaux played a good, precise kicking game - I think we lacked the will to win the ball,” he said. “The atmosphere wasn't there, the team weren't there. Everyone was asleep. We need to start a new year. Tonight, we lacked the skills. But I must also raise my hand: I choose the team."