Kosuke Hashino's attempt to add gloss to Japan's Rugby 7s victory over Italy spectacularly backfired when he dropped the ball during an attempted swan dive try.
With Japan 26-5 ahead, Hashino theatrically dove over the line, but the ball squirmed out of his arm. At least he saw the funny side.
Rugby Sevens Fans
2014 Wellington Sevens(01 of17)
WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 07: A spectator dressed as Tarzan is ejected from the stadium after getting onto the outer field during the parade of nations at Westpac Stadium on February 7, 2014 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2014 Wellington Sevens(02 of17)
WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 07: A spectator dressed as Tarzan is ejected from the stadium after getting onto the outer field during the parade of nations at Westpac Stadium on February 7, 2014 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2014 Wellington Sevens(03 of17)
WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 07: A spectator dressed as Tarzan is ejected from the stadium after getting onto the outer field during the parade of nations at Westpac Stadium on February 7, 2014 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2014 Wellington Sevens(04 of17)
WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 07: A spectator dressed as Tarzan is ejected from the stadium after getting onto the outer field during the parade of nations at Westpac Stadium on February 7, 2014 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
RUGBYU-SEVENS-NZL(05 of17)
Fans have fun during the New Zealand rugby Sevens in Wellington on February 7, 2014. AFP PHOTO / MARTY MELVILLE (Photo credit should read Marty Melville/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
RUGBYU-SEVENS-NZL(06 of17)
Fans have fun during the New Zealand rugby Sevens in Wellington on February 7, 2014. AFP PHOTO / MARTY MELVILLE (Photo credit should read Marty Melville/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
RUGBYU-SEVENS-NZL(07 of17)
Fans have fun during the New Zealand rugby Sevens in Wellington on February 7, 2014. AFP PHOTO / MARTY MELVILLE (Photo credit should read Marty Melville/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
RUGBYU-SEVENS-NZL(08 of17)
Fans have fun during the New Zealand rugby Sevens in Wellington on February 7, 2014. AFP PHOTO / MARTY MELVILLE (Photo credit should read Marty Melville/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
RUGBYU-SEVENS-NZL(09 of17)
Fans have fun during the New Zealand rugby Sevens in Wellington on February 7, 2014. AFP PHOTO / MARTY MELVILLE (Photo credit should read Marty Melville/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2014 Wellington Sevens(10 of17)
WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 07: Singer songwriter Tiki Tane waits to perform during the Sevens at Westpac Stadium on February 7, 2014 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
RUGBYU-SEVENS-NZL(11 of17)
Fans have fun during the New Zealand rugby Sevens in Wellington on February 7, 2014. AFP PHOTO / MARTY MELVILLE (Photo credit should read Marty Melville/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
RUGBYU-SEVENS-NZL(12 of17)
Fans have fun during the New Zealand rugby Sevens in Wellington on February 7, 2014. AFP PHOTO / MARTY MELVILLE (Photo credit should read Marty Melville/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
RUGBYU-SEVENS-NZL(13 of17)
Fans have fun during the New Zealand rugby Sevens in Wellington on February 7, 2014. AFP PHOTO / MARTY MELVILLE (Photo credit should read Marty Melville/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
RUGBYU-SEVENS-NZL(14 of17)
Fans have fun during the New Zealand rugby Sevens in Wellington on February 7, 2014. AFP PHOTO / MARTY MELVILLE (Photo credit should read Marty Melville/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2014 Wellington Sevens(15 of17)
WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 07: Fans dance during the Wellington Sevens at Westpac Stadium on February 7, 2014 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Johnston/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2014 Wellington Sevens(16 of17)
WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 07: Fans look on during the Wellington Sevens at Westpac Stadium on February 7, 2014 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2014 Wellington Sevens(17 of17)
WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 07: Fans party during the Wellington Sevens at Westpac Stadium on February 7, 2014 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)