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Dewi Morris was in Newcastle last Friday to watch the U20 Six Nations match between England and Ireland, and two players in particular caught his eye... As has been the case for some time, the England U20 set-up is working incredibly well - nine of the side that started against Ireland in Saturdays Six Nations tie at Twickenham came through the system.England have a phenomenal record at youth level in recent years and so they should. They have a huge player base, good rugby schools; everything is geared towards it. There is a structure in place which is working but other countries are starting to realise that.Scotland were excellent in both attack and defence when they ran in four tries against England in the opening round, while it was great to see a free-flowing game of rugby last Friday when Ireland came from behind to win.There is a lot of talent in the system but two players really stood out for me at Kingston Park.Mathew Protheroe Mathew Protheroe is the subject of a tug of war between England and Wales Date of birth: October 10, 1996Position: Fly-halfHeight: 1.80mWeight: 70kgProtheroe went to Hartpury College and is the subject of a tug of war between England and Wales. He was born in Swansea but came through the England system.He can play for England U20s at Six Nations level, but not at the U20 World Championship in June as he must serve another two years of residency.Protheroe played for England at U18 and has made the progression to U20, but Wales are aware of him. He has a big decision to make.Whoever he decides to represent at senior level, they are getting a serious talent. He has an excellent kicking game and is lightning fast. He played really well on a pudding of a pitch in Italy and made a try for George Perkins against Ireland with an incredible break.England face Grand Slam-chasing Wales in Bristol on March 11, live on Sky Sports, and everyone will be keeping a close eye on how Protheroe performs.James Ryan Dewi sees shades of Paul O’Connell in James Ryan Date of birth: July 24, 1996Position: LockHeight: 2.03mWeight: 107kgRyan is from the Lansdowne club and is the U20 captain of Leinster and Ireland. He is an outstanding second row forward and is the coming man.It might take a couple of years to him to bulk up but he has got what it takes. He understands the game, his players, is not fazed about calling lineouts to himself and is as fit as a back row.Ryan scored Irelands opening try against England when he broke off the back of a driving maul, and then produced a brilliant offload to put prop Andrew Porter over from close range as they came from 20-6 down to win.He is a modern-day second row and I see shades of Paul OConnell in him. Ireland have a fantastic player for the future, and a possible captain. He is that good. Also See: WATCH: England U20 20-26 Ireland U20 WATCH: Rugby Club Wrap-up Greenwoods 6N team of the week Stuart Barnes talking points Dave Roberts Dodgers Jersey . Didier Drogba gave away the penalty that put Senegal one goal away from a major upset, but the veteran striker will get another chance -- probably his last -- at the World Cup after Salomon Kalous injury-time strike sealed the Ivorians place in Brazil next year. Pedro Martinez Jersey . -- Ohio States Urban Meyer has never had any issue acclimating to the biggest stages in college football. https://www.cheapdodgersonline.com/275h-keibert-ruiz-jersey-dodgers.html . R.J. Umberger scored twice to lead the Blue Jackets to a franchise-record for consecutive wins with a 5-3 victory Tuesday night over the Los Angeles Kings. Kevin Brown Jersey . -- Anaheim Ducks captain and leading scorer Ryan Getzlaf has been scratched from Sunday nights game against the Vancouver Canucks because of an upper-body injury. Rick Sutcliffe Dodgers Jersey . Each of Houstons starters scored in double figures as the Rockets improved to 2-0 against the Spurs this season, with both victories coming on the road. They also moved within 3 1/2 games of San Antonio (22-7) for the lead the Southwest Division. KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles could make his season debut Sunday night at Pittsburgh, though coach Andy Reid acknowledged that it would depend on how he practices this week.Charles has not played since tearing the ACL in his right knee in Week 5 last season.The Chiefs have the week off following the Steelers game, so holding the four-time Pro Bowl running back out would essentially give him two more weeks. But conversely, getting him ontoo the field for a taste of action would also mean extra time to recover afterward.ddddddddddddThe Chiefs have been cautious in getting Charles onto the field. Spencer Ware and Charcandrick West have proven to be solid replacements over the past season.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and AP NFL Twitter feed: http://twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '