Wales winger Shane Williams is convinced that his match-winning RBS Six Nations try against Scotland was a legitimate score.
Ospreys winger just three tries short of Welsh record
Wales winger Shane Williams remains convinced that his controversial match-winning RBS Six Nations try against Scotland was a legitimate score.
With Saturday's clash at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium poised at 17-15 in favour of the hosts, Williams clinched a crucial try when he ran past four defenders before diving to avoid the corner flag and ground the ball one-handed.
Replays suggested that Williams' left boot may have caught the touchline as he went for the line; however, Italian television match official Carlo Damasco was satisfied he had not touched.
Wales went on to win the match 30-15, thus securing their second victory of the Six Nations campaign.
"I would probably break my back if I tried that in training," Williams later quipped.
"I know if you are anywhere near the chalk or touch the flag it is no try - and I was determined to score that try.
"I managed to break the line and decided to go round the full-back not step him. It was a squeeze in the end but I felt I had scored it.
"There's no doubt in my mind and I didn't find any paint on my boot. I got the five points and that is all I care about, to be honest."
Williams' effort was his second of the match, after he had earlier danced around Scotland scrum-half Mike Blair to put Wales in front.
The brace leaves the Ospreys winger just three tries short of Gareth Thomas' Wales Test record of 40, but Williams is taking nothing for granted under the stern regime of new head coach Warren Gatland.
"It would be great to be the highest try-scorer for Wales," he added.
"Scoring tries does help with confidence but it is all about performing well and if you don't in this squad then you could be out on your ear."