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WATCH: Ireland U20s edge England in Newcastle

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Ireland U-20 produced a stunning comeback to beat their England counterparts 20-26 in Newcastle

Ireland U-20 produced a stunning comeback to beat their England counterparts 20-26 in Newcastle.

England took the lead early in the game through tries from Sam Smith and George Perkins before a Matt Protheroe drop goal took the score to 20-6 shortly after the break.

However, Ireland came roaring back into the game with tries from James Ryan, Matthew Byrne and Andrew Potter to seal the victory, their first at this level in England in six years.

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