A last gasp tackle from French winger Aurilien Rougerie in injury-time saved France from defeat against Wales in the Millennium Stadium. It was a performance that went a long way in restoring some pride in the Welsh game even though they ended up losing 37-33 in this Lloyds TSB Six Nations clash at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday. It was also a very pleasing start for new coach Steve Hansen who took charge in the wake of Graham Henry's resignation following his side's woeful display against Ireland in Dublin.

France led 24-19 at the half-time break, but then scored a controversial try through Rougerie just after the break when Wales captain Scott Quinnell spent some time in the sin bin for a dangerous challenge on French fullback Nicolas Brusque.

Welsh Scorers. Tries by Craig Quinnell, Nathan Budgett and Kevin Morgan. Stephen Jones kicked three conversions and four penalties.

French Scorers. Tries by Tony Marsh (2) and Aurilien Rougerie. Girald Merceron kicked two conversions, four penalties and one drop-goal, while Damien Traille kicked