Kieran Marmion ready for Ireland duty says Connacht coach Lam

Connacht 14 - Dragons 9: Connacht coach Pat Lam says Kieran Marmion is fit to make his first start in the Six Nations next Saturday against France if called into action.

Marmion was drafted into Irish training in Monaghan on Friday after Conor Murray sat out the heavy session due to a groin injury and, in turn, the Connacht scrum-half was rested for their clash with Dragons on Saturday.

Marmion, who was 25 last week, has chalked up all but one of his ten caps off the bench, with both of his Six Nations appearances coming as a replacement against Italy this season and a year ago.