Ireland international Jonny Sexton faces two months out with a broken jaw.

The Racing Metro fly-half sustained the injury during his team's Top 14 clash against reigning Heineken Cup champions Toulon.

Racing's medical staff have estimated that Sexton will be out of action for 4 - 6 weeks.

The No 10 has been strongly linked with a return to Leinster at the end of the current season, with an offer on the table.

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt will hope that Sexton is fit to play in the Ireland's Autumn series in November.