The 2005 European Nations Cup saw France secure their first win over Wales in 24 years, winning 38-16 and taking the European Nations Cup back to France.
The revamped competition involved six teams competing in two groups of three. Five of the teams: France, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Russia qualified automatically for the tournament, whilst new entrant Georgia came through a qualifying tournament.
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