Ronan O’Gara says there are international rugby jobs he would "bite people’s hands off for" - but the Wales role is seemingly not among them.

O'Gara, who is currently in charge of French side La Rochelle, has impressed during his first head coaching role. 

The former Ireland fly-half has led La Rochelle to successive Champions Cup triumphs in 2022 and 2023 after working as an assistant at Racing 92 and New Zealand's Crusaders.

He is under contract with the French outfit until 2027, but has his sights on an international move in the future.

"You have got to have those ambitions because you want to be the best you can be," O'Gara said. "There are Test jobs I would bite people's hands off for."

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While there are no current vacancies, under-pressure Wales coach Warren Gatland's future is being considered by the Welsh Rugby Union. 

Wales have lost their last 12 matches in a row and Gatland has just six wins from 24 games since returning to the job in December 2022.

"I haven't thought about that, to be honest with you," O'Gara said when asked if he would take the Wales job. "Without lacking humility, I would prefer Ireland, England or France."

O’Gara will look to improve his stock further with another Champions Cup win this season, with La Rochelle facing Bristol Bears next. 

However, La Rochelle, who beat Bath in their opening European game on Friday, have made a slow start to the current campaign, lying sixth in their domestic standings.

"In France I am seen as very demanding and difficult because of standards I try and keep, but I just want players to try and experience what I did," said O'Gara.

"I got so much out of the game. It gave me wonderful emotions, and now I want to really try and give back."