For Cory Hill, it was the ultimate bittersweet moment.
He scores the try that puts Wales on course for a famous victory over England, but in the same instant he suffers the injury that ends his Six Nations campaign.
It meant him missing out on the Grand Slam-sealing victories over Scotland and Ireland as he nursed his damaged left ankle.
But then again, he will always have the memory of that historic touchdown against the old enemy.
“It was a bit of a bittersweet one for me,” he admits.
“Going over and scoring the try against England and what a great try to be involved in. I think it will go down in history with the 35 phases.
“It was a massive moment for me scoring the try, but unfortunately I realised at the time I had done my ankle.
“I came in on the hard line and obviously there was a big space there.
“I think it was Harry Williams came in from the angle and chopped me low and Billy Vunipola came in and hit me the other way.
“They weren’t the two smallest guys on the pitch to have hit me around!
“But there we are, that’s part and parcel of rugby.”
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Despite the pain he was in, Hill still managed to celebrate his score, before having to call it a day and leave the field.
“As I was on the deck, if you watch the replay, I grab my ankle,” he said.
“I knew I had done it.
“But when you’ve got 75,000 fans up in the air, beer going everywhere and people absolutely roaring at you, you get up.
“I think I gave a fist pump to the crowd and managed to just about jog back to the half-way line.
“But I knew I wasn’t going to take any further part in the game.
“It was unfortunate timing, such a big tournament, but at least it was a case of going out on a high.”
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It was also a try that earned him the gratitude of the Welsh public, as the Pontypridd product discovered in the wake of the 21-13 victory.
“Until you are in the moment, you don’t realise how much it means to everyone,” said the Dragons second row.
“Wales-England is mad. You can’t go anywhere without everyone thanking you.
“You say ‘Thank you for what?’
“And they say ‘For scoring a try against England and beating them.’
“You don’t realise until that moment comes just how big it is to the country.
“It’s certainly something I will remember for ever and my family as well.”
It says much about Hill’s status within the Wales squad that he was retained in camp for the remainder of the Six Nations, not just to undergo rehab but to contribute off the field.
“We had the lineout callers group and I was a big part of that,” he explained.
“I spoke to Gats and Robin McBryde and they felt it was best for me to stay in camp.
“When you are not playing, you have a bit more time to study the opposition and do a bit of analysis and add to the match day 23.”
There was a certain symmetry to the victory over England with both Wales try-scorers having been released by regions earlier in their careers.
Winger Josh Adams was let go by the Scarlets before going on to make his mark with Worcester, amid a spell on loan at Cinderford.
And Hill was released by Cardiff Blues in 2013, moving to Moseley ahead of being handed a second chance in Wales by the Dragons.
“It’s never nice getting released from any region,” said the 27-year-old lock.
“Unfortunately these things do happen and you have to go away and earn your trade elsewhere and get back on the road.
“I did that by going to the English Championship. Josh did it by going to Worcester and he played Division One at one stage.
“We were youngsters then and I think we’ve gained enough experience now to kick on in our careers.
“I enjoyed my time when I went to Moseley and gained valuable experience.
“It all adds to the story for you guys I suppose and makes everything sound a little better.
“But it’s just another day on the road.
“Leigh Halfpenny got released and look at him, he’s a triple British Lion, so he hasn’t done too badly either.”
For the 24-cap Hill, it’s now a case of recovering from his high ankle sprain in time to play a full part in Wales’ World Cup preparations.
“The season is done for me, which is unfortunate,” he said.
“Hopefully I can get back up and running for the summer.
“I’m getting stronger by the day, which is a good thing.”
Hill was speaking at the WRU ticket office as tickets for the Under Armour Summer Series went on public sale. You can see all the details of how to get them here.
Wales host England (August 17) and Ireland (August 31) at the Principality Stadium in preparation for the World Cup in Japan, while also playing both teams away from home.
