Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle makes in three Champions Cup finals in a row

O'Gara's side were ruthless in dismissing the challenge of Rob Baxter's Chiefs on a warm, dry day very much to the liking of the French side's keep ball alive principles.

HAPPY CHAPPY: Ronan O'Gara celebrates at Stade Matmut Atlantique in Bordeaux. pic: David Rogers/Getty Images

Champions Cup semi-final: La Rochelle 47 Exeter Chiefs 25

RONAN O'Gara says he doesn't have the luxury of looking ahead to a repeat Champions Cup final clash with Leinster as his La Rochelle team put on a seven-try exhibition in Bordeaux on Sunday.