Matt Toomua faces 6 months with knee injury

Leicester centre Matt Toomua faces six months on the sidelines with a knee injury.

The 26-year-old needs surgery after suffering posterior cruciate ligament damage during Sunday's 27-17 European Champions Cup win over Racing 92.

"Not having Matt and Manu is clearly disappointing but we have good young players," said boss Richard Cockerill after also losing Manu Tuilagi.

"We know the quality of Matt and Manu. But Manu is making good progress and we will hopefully have him back on the field soon."

The Australia international joined the club from Super Rugby side Brumbies before the start of the season.