Top 14 relief for Ronan O’Gara as La Rochelle storm Toulon to set up semi-final against Toulouse

Despite the victory, O’Gara and his players have plenty to work on before travelling to the Matmut Atlantique on Friday.

SEMI QUALIFICATION: Stade Rochelais head coach Ronan O'Gara. Pic: Gareth Copley, Getty Images

Top 14 barrage round: Toulon 29 La Rochelle 34

Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle will meet nemesis side Toulouse next Friday in the first Top 14 semi-final, after putting on a masterclass of knockout rugby to beat Toulon 34-29 at Stade Mayol in the barrage round meeting.