The 2005 European Nations Cup saw

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secure their first win over

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in 24 years, winning 38–16 and taking the

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. The revamped competition involved six teams competing in two groups of three. Five of the teams: France,

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, Wales,

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qualified automatically for the tournament, whilst new entrant

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came through a qualifying tournament.

Qualifying Tournament

Results

Final standings

Georgia advanced to Group 2.

Group 1

Results

Final standings

Wales advanced to the final.

Group 2

Results

Final standings

France advanced to the final.

Final

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