O'Gara, who has enjoyed success in France, which has included two Champions Cup titles with wins over Leinster in the finals, has been among the big names linked to the job.

The developer claims that his former business partner and neighbour, John O’Driscoll, from Ovens, Co Cork owed him in the region of €950,000 and was allegedly not insolvent when he sought and was granted a PIA by the courts.

Leinster will take on Harlequins with Ulster facing a tough task when they take on top seeded side Bordeaux Bègles