He next played for his country the following year, in a match against England during the 2001 Six Nations Championship.

What do we get during the Five Nations, which in itself is one of the great institutions of British sport?

He won his last international against Scotland during the 2003 Six Nations Championship.

He had been selected on the bench three times previously during the 1979 Five Nations but was an unused replacement.

The following year he played four times for France during the 2005 Six Nations Championship.

He played two games during the 2007 Six Nations Championship.

He played all the matches during the 2007 Six Nations Championship that France won.

He made his debut for Wales in early 2006, during the Six Nations that year.

He lead the team during the 2013 Six Nations, where Scotland finished third in the tournament.

His last international game was against Ireland during the 2000 Six Nations.