By STEVE SMITH

CHRIS Johnson scored 16 points as Sale moved clear at the top of the table with a deserved success over Hinckley at Leicester Road.
The two sides, who began the day joint on points at the summit, welcomed an energetic bumper crowd, with a terrific level of rugby on display throughout a very aggressive contest.
But the visitors, who are now on a run 12 consecutive league wins, were the more clinical when opportunities presented themselves.
In defence, Sale had the relentless efforts of man of the match Adam Aigbokhae, among others, to thank for keeping the hosts quiet until ...