Former Leinster and Ireland hooker Bernard Jackman has said that Connacht's win over Saracens last Saturday was built on the backbone of Stuart Lancaster's progression of young talent.

Speaking on RTÉ Radio 1's Inside Sport, Jackman felt that the western province's result was the best of the four Irish victories, because of their young core.

"I saw Andy Farrell in the crowd in Galway, and he can't not have been impressed with what Connacht put out," Jackman said.

"For me it wasn't just the Bundee Akis, the Cian Prendergasts, the Ciarán Frawleys, who were all exceptional, but some of those youngsters (were brilliant).

"There's a young hooker there, Matthew Victory, who was a number eight in school, and now he's up against Jamie George, a British and Irish Lions hooker, and holding his own. Finn Treacy from Pres Bray and Thomas Connolly came off the bench for his European debut.

"And that's the great thing about (Stuart) Lancaster, the youngster's ability to perform at a high level when they get the chance is outstanding.

"That was a huge win to beat Saracens the way they did, having gone 12 points down, up against a team with the kind of power that Saracens had. That has looked like the Achilles heel for Connacht this year.

"They've been mauled and brawled in the URC, and suddenly, in the Dexcom on a great night and great occasion, they were relentless and deserved winners. That was my highlight of the weekend."

The victory would have felt long overdue for Connacht, who had won just four of their last 18 games in the top tier competition before the weekend. A cathartic result no doubt, but one that will only further future prospects.

Lancaster's endeavour to keep the younger players intertwined, be it academy or sub-academy, also goes a long way towards individual and group development which will benefit Connacht, according to Jackman.

"When Stuart Lancaster was at Leinster, there was a much bigger focus on that alignment and integration of the academy," Jackman explained.

"Now to be fair in terms of academy, sub-academy, it's probably a little bit harder for Leinster because they have so many internationals to look after and a bigger squad and such, so there's a fine line between how many you can actually incorporate.

"But I have to say (about) Lancaster, anyone that has worked with him says he is a master of organising a training session.

"It sounds very basic but what I mean is that he could have 55 players togged out and everyone's only on their feet for an hour and 10 minutes. But it's so fun and well organised and flows from the first minutes to the 70th minute that everyone gets similar reps and exposure to being under pressure to test their skills.

"So he's probably more comfortable incorporating more players than a lot of other coaches, and whether it's from his teaching background or what, I don't know, but anyone who has worked with him says that's a skill.

"And for those young lads, whether you're in a sub-academy or a Bundee Aki, they're all getting coached very, very well."