Sexton given two-week ban

Leinster coach Michael Cheika has had another blow ahead of Sunday's Heineken Cup Quarter-final away to Harlequins.

Leinster coach Michael Cheika has had another blow ahead of Sunday's Heineken Cup Quarter-final away to Harlequins.

After prop CJ Van Der Linde lost his battle for fitness comes the news that Jonathon Sexton has been handed a two-week ban.

The outhalf was cited for kicking out at Lefeimi Mafi in last Saturday's Magners League loss to Munster.

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