DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland flyhalf Johnny Sexton will be out of action for 10 days to six weeks with a thumb injury, his club Racing Metro said on Thursday, in a potentially major blow to his country's Six Nations hopes.
Ireland, in a four-way tie at the top of the standings but with a superior points difference, host Italy on March 8 before travelling to France a week later where a win could seal their second championship in 29 years.
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