Kieran Marmion left out of Schmidt’s plans as Ireland prepare to exploit French defence

It’s been a rest day for the Irish squad, with the players returning to the camp in Carton House tonight.

After he was left on the bench for the duration of Sunday's draw against Wales, Kieran Marmion won't even have that level of involvement in Ireland's Six Nations trip to France.

The scrum-half has been released back to Connacht for the weekend along with Ultan Dillane and Finlay Bealham and