Marmion eyes top-six finish and Ireland spot

GUINNESS PRO12:

Marmion, 22, will be the fulcrum of an exciting young Connacht backline which will also benefit from the addition of All Blacks legend Mils Muliaina at full-back as head coach Pat Lam seeks to build on the foundations built during his first season in charge.

Connacht start their league campaign tomorrow evening in Galway (5pm) when they take on Newport Gwent Dragons with Marmion looking for more consistency across the 22 rounds of action.