2005 | European Nations Cup|
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Number of teams | 6 |
Winner | France (7th title) |
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Matches played | 7 |
Points scored | 349 (49.86 per match) |
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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.
Georgia advanced to Group 2.
Wales advanced to the final.
France advanced to the final.