Dimitri Yachvili sneaks around the edge of a ruck and glides over the line as France take a 5-0 lead after just four minutes Yachvili celebrates with Christophe Dominici and then slots over the conversion as the hosts take a 7-0 lead Yachvili's penalty extends the French lead to 15-3 after Aurelien Rougerie scores the second try for the hosts Wales trail 15-6 at the break but emerge a transformed side as Martyn Williams scores a vital try in the 41st minute Williams scores his second try just four minutes later as Wales claim an 18-13 lead in a remarkable turnaround France level through Frederic Michalak's drop goal but Stephen Jones edges Wales back into a 21-18 lead Jones edges the visitors further ahead with a drop goal and in a gripping finale Wales hold on to secure a thrilling 24-18 win The visitors celebratations begin as their third straight win moves them to the top of the Six Nations table
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