Sat Times Jumbo Cryptic No. 992, 22 and 40 down

The last 2 clues are stumping me. Help appreciated!
22 dn -Soldiers abandoning leader with girl to follow(5). I have E?s?e, so it looks like Elsie?
40 dn - Synthetic rubber open to abuse by Frenchman(8) - I have n?o?i?n?.
Many thanks in advance.
17:13 Sun 12th Aug 2012
 
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40d neop rene
22d (M)En-Sue
40d Neoprene - anag 'open' + 'Rene'
22 ensue
22d en sue

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