Kieran Marmion keen to make most of Ireland chance

With Munster's Conor Murray away on Lions duty in New Zealand, Marmion has been given a rare chance to shine.

Kieran Marmion is looking to make the most of his opportunities in the coming weeks as Ireland gear up for their two-Test series with Japan.

The Connacht scrum-half, who made his Test debut against Argentina in June 2014, started Ireland's 55-19 victory over the US Eagles in New Jersey last Saturday and will be looking to hold off competition from Leinster half-back Luke McGrath and Ulster-bound number 9 John Cooney across the next fortnight.