The Cardiff Blues winger stopped past a defender and accelerated across the whitewash during a spirited second-half fightback in the defeat to Ireland.
Lane maid his international bow alongside long-time age grade teammate and good friend Rhys Carre, and that moment when he dotted the ball down over the line was all he thought it would be and more.
“I didn’t have much to do but I was happy to cross the line, it’s always been a boyhood dream to score a try for Wales and to do that at home was pretty special,” he said.
“It was a proud moment for me to get out on the field and it was great my family could be there to see me play and get my cap after. I was happy with that from a personal point of view, but we’re a bit frustrated with the result in the end because we thought we could go on and win the game.”
Lane will be hoping he has done enough to earn a coveted spot in the 31-man Rugby World Cup squad head coach Warren Gatland will announce at 14:00 on Sunday. The 21-year-old has enjoyed a rapid rise since bursting onto the regional scene with Cardiff Blues two seasons ago.
And even if the call does not go his way tomorrow afternoon, Lane is determined to push on after his first taste of Test match rugby.
“It’s been a whirlwind two years, I count myself very privileged to be here. To share that moment with Rhys as well was really special. We sang the anthem next to each other and it was pretty emotional.
“The selection is completely out of my hands. I was just happy to get on and get my cap and play for Wales, what will be will be.
“I want to be picked in that squad as much as the next man so hopefully my name comes up and if it doesn’t then hopefully I’ve put my hand up to lay again for Wales because that’s what I want to do.”
