'The better team won tonight' - Ronan O'Gara delighted with La Rochelle victory over Bath

"Brilliant first half, shocking second half," was O'Gara's summary of La Rochelle's performance. 

Ronan O'Gara, Head Coach of Stade Rochelais, looks on prior to the Investec Champions Cup match against Bath. Picture: by David Rogers/Getty Images

Ronan O'Gara said he was "more than pretty happy" with his side's opening night victory away to Bath in the Champions Cup.

The French side won 24-20, holding on in the second half after an opening 40 minutes which looked to have them cruising towards a bonus point win. La Rochelle led 21-6 at the break but added just three points in the second half as the English Premiership leaders fought back.