Much more to come from Racing, insists O'Gara

PARIS: Racing 92 are operating at just 50 percent of their potential according to kicking coach Ronan O'Gara.

The Parisians face a crunch clash against Leicester Tigers in the European Champions Cup semi-final on Sunday but former Ireland international f ly-hal f O'Gara believes they have plenty more in the tank despite a hugely positive season so far.

"I think we're at 50 percent of our potent ial. There are many, many things to improve on," said the 39-year-old, who joined Racing's backroom staff after hanging up his boots in 2013.

"The most important thing is that this year there is the desire, there's bet ter organisat ion on the pitch as well and a better team spirit.

"If we mix all that together and add a good strategy, everything becomes possible.

"Everyone knows it, I'm demanding -- 50 percent is perhaps quite severe. But I know that if we push the lads, there's more to come. I'm convinced that if we work hard, the results will follow."

Racing have been masterful in Europe this season, winning their pool comfortably ahead of Northampton Saints and then defeating reigning three-time champions Toulon 19-16 in the quarter-finals.

They have also been going well in the league, although they currently sit fourth in the Top 14 table after a recent blip saw them lose three of their last four matches.

However, they remain on course for the end of season play-offs and perhaps a first title in the Top 14 era, not to mention European glory.

But O'Gara says they've achieved nothing yet. - AFP