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Stuart Lancaster lauded by Sir Dave Brailsford ahead of World Cup

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Sir Dave Brailsford thinks Stuart Lancaster deserves a 'pat on the back' for his work with the England rugby team

Sir Dave Brailsford in no stranger to building successful teams and winning some of sport's greatest prizes.

The Team Sky principal has guided British cyclists to 16 Olympic gold medals and three Tour de France wins in the past decade.

And ahead of the opening match of the Rugby World Cup, he told Sky Sports News HQ why he thinks Stuart Lancaster has done an excellent job as England head coach.

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Watch Brailsford speaking about Lancaster by pressing play in the video above.

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