Ronan O'Gara: Bourgarit out of Six Nations

Like Munster, La Rochelle bounced back into Champions Cup contention at the weekend, but there was some bad news too for France

DOUBLE BLOW: La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara

La Rochelle coach Ronan O’Gara delivered a potential double injury blow to France boss Fabien Galthie days before Les Bleus’ first squad for the 2024 Six Nations is to be revealed. France's opening game is a mouth-watering Friday night clash in Marseille against Andy Farrell's Ireland.

Hooker Pierre Bourgarit and centre Jonathan Danty were both hurt in a physical 45-12 Champions Cup win over Leicester on Sunday.