Inside Stade de France, the tournament that — at times — never seemed like it would come to an end finally reached a conclusion.
Not with farcical scenes and Welsh despair, as had been the case for much of the tournament, but rather perhaps a rare sign of hope.
As Wales crossed for their fourth try, albeit in defeat, the realisation that it was finally over washed over the players. Those in red embraced each other, appreciative of the hard work they had put in for each other.
