Those sitting courtside included actor Robert DeNiro (who sat next to Hornets owner Tom Benson), Baltimore Ravens receiver Jacoby Jones, Saints coach Sean Payton and new Saints defensive coordinator Rob Ryan.

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Ryan Hall and Rob Burrow gave Leeds an early advantage, before quick tries by Jamie Peacock, Brent Webb and Ryan Hall again put them 30-0 up at half-time.

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Rob Burrow, Danny McGuire and Ryan Hall crossed for Leeds, but they were grateful for Sinfield's late kick.

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Mr. Ryan and his partner, Rob Ashford, the Tony Award-winning director and choreographer of productions like "Thoroughly Modern Millie" and "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, " are part of the crowd.

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Leeds made the brighter start, Ryan Bailey, Keith Senior and Rob Burrow all being held up in separate darts for the line.

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Pietersen replaced Rob Key, but England also dropped Eoin Morgan and Ryan Sidebottom from the team humbled by the Netherlands on Friday.

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Correspondents say Republican leaders were concerned over the state of Mr Romney's campaign, and had urged him to pass over reliable - but not particularly inspiring - figures such as Ohio Senator Rob Portman and former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty, to pick Mr Ryan.

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The Irish bench also includes Cian Healy, Donnacha Ryan, Isaac Boss and Jonathan Sexton but as expected, Rob Kearney will not feature because of a knee injury.

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