A starter in the November 2018 win over New Zealand, World Cup rejection hit the Connacht scrum-half so hard that he seriously considered leaving for England.
With the scrum-half deciding to stay on at Connacht, some feel it's a first sign that Saracens' salary cap punishment by Premiership Rugby is limiting their recruitment.
Scrum half Kieran Marmion has become the latest Ireland player to face a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
Kieran Marmion thinks Auckland-born Ireland international Bundee Aki won't hold back when he faces New Zealand on Saturday.
Kieran Marmion is eyeing more honours with Connacht after putting pen to paper on a new deal.
Ireland have received another injury boost ahead of their Six Nations match with Italy, with Kieran Marmion in line for his comeback.
Kieran Marmion, Bundee Aki and Luke McGrath crossed to give Ireland a largely unconvincing win over Argentina.
Conor Murray's shoulder injury means that Kieran Marmion will make just his second Test start in Saturday's Six Nations clash with England