The first half was characterised by phase after phase of Leeds possession, aided by their superb line-out, but their endeavour was matched by Sale's sometimes brutal defence.

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Button's slightly less strict interpretation of the instruction was what was behind his greater speed at this phase of the race, rather than any intrinsic difference in their potential - which appeared to be extremely closely matched.

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