Kieran Marmion confident Connacht can make it through

Kieran Marmion wants to see Connacht take a leaf out of Leinster’s book as they go in search of five Champions Cup points.

Connacht host Pool 2 rivals Zebre on Saturday, and after the 70-6 hammering by Leo Cullen’s side, the lowly Italians will be aiming for a more favourable time out west.

But Marmion says Connacht noted how the PRO12’s basement side folded once Leinster put a sizeable lead together, and the hope is for a similar return at the Sportsground on Saturday.