Ireland legend and La Rochelle head coach Ronan O’Gara has expressed his interest in becoming the next Wallabies boss after Joe Schmidt’s future was confirmed.
It was announced on Thursday that Schmidt has extended his deal beyond the conclusion of the British and Irish Lions series, but that he would be stepping down after the Rugby Championship.
Rugby Australia (RA) are therefore on the lookout for a new head coach and O’Gara has already thrown his hat into the ring.
In a text message to the Sydney Morning Herald, the Ireland great wrote: “Yes. Keen. Be a great team to work with.”
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