WHEN lauding the Newport Gwent Dragons young guns it's easy to pick out those with a knack of doing the outrageous.

Hallam Amos scorching down the wing and using his powerful hand-off, Tyler Morgan's lines of running and searing pace in midfield or even the eye-catching feats of flanker Ollie Griffiths for Wales Under-20s in the Six Nations.

But it's not surprise that the Dragons' change of fortunes and recent winning streak has coincided with the return to form and fitness of Jack Dixon after a wrist injury.

The 20-year-old from Newbridge may not be as flashy as some of his fellow bright prospects but he has been at the heart of the region's progress since December.

When Morgan was coming through the ranks then head coach Darren Edwards, admittedly with a touch of hyperbole, was gushing in his praise.

"Tyler is an outstanding talent with the potential to succeed Brian O'Driscoll as the best outside-centre in Britain and Ireland," said Edwards.

"He has the ability to make an outside break, the speed and the footwork. He also over 6ft and weighs more than 100kg so has got everything going for him."

Morgan may have shades of BOD in attack but it's his fellow burgeoning midfield partner that shares some of the Ireland and Lions great's strengths in defence.

Dixon is an exceptional tackler and can stun teams with his line speed and reading of the game yet it is at the breakdown where he can be devastating.

The Dragons have held on for a one-score victory against both Cardiff Blues and Leinster and on both occasions the celebrations have been sparked by Dixon getting over the ball and winning a penalty for holding on.

Dixon may not be as dazzling or produce moments that wow like Amos and Morgan but consistently gets over the gain line and is one for the future with attributes that can lead to him thriving on the Test scene.

He may be in his fourth season of regional rugby but Dixon is just 20 with so much room for growth in his game.