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Sonny Bill Williams Gives Medal To Young Fan After Rugby World Cup Win At Twickenham

Sonny Bill Williams Gave His Medal To A Young Fan After A Security Guard Floored Him
Chris York
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New Zealand's Sonny Bill Williams made a young man's dreams come true in spectacular fashion on Saturday night by giving him his World Cup winner's medal.

The All Blacks were celebrating their win at Twickenham when Charlie Lines ran from the crown onto the pitch only to be tackled to the ground by a security guard.

Williams took pity on the boy and beckoned him over for a hug before draping his just-acquired medal around his neck.

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A day he won't forget

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That face...

Williams said after the incident: "A young fella snuck on the field somehow but when he was coming up to give me a hug, he got smoked by a security guard, full-on tackled him.

"He was only eight and the other fella was a full-on man, so it looked like he would break his ribs or something.

"The moment probably just got the better of him but he was just so excited to get on the field with the All Blacks. I thought I'd make it a night to remember for him, rather than my medal being hanging up at home or something like that.

"It will be hanging around that young guy’s neck and he can tell that story for years to come. He might be a future All Black!

"The bonds that we have as brothers in the changing room are the most important thing.

"The medal represents the win, but going in and seeing the smiles on the boys faces, knowing that we've accomplished something no other All Blacks team has done, is pretty special."

What a legend.

The All Blacks beat Australia 34-17 in the final.

Sonny Bill Williams gives his world cup medal to a child
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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Young fan Charlie Lines is all smiles after being given the winning medal of Sonny Bill Williams of New Zealand after the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 31, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images) (credit:Paul Gilham via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Sonny Bill Williams of New Zealand gives his winners medal to a young fan following the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 31, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) (credit:Mike Hewitt via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Sonny Bill Williams (L) of New Zealand gives his winners medal to a young fan following the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 31, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Richard Heathcote - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) (credit:Richard Heathcote - World Rugby via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Young fan Charlie Lines reacts to being presented with the winning medal of Sonny Bill Williams of New Zealand after the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 31, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images) (credit:Paul Gilham via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Young fan Charlie Lines reacts to being presented with the winning medal of Sonny Bill Williams of New Zealand after the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 31, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images) (credit:Paul Gilham via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Sonny Bill Williams of New Zealand hands his medal to young fan Charlie Lines after winning the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 31, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images) (credit:Paul Gilham via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Sonny Bill Williams of New Zealand hands his medal to young fan Charlie Lines after winning the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 31, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images) (credit:Paul Gilham via Getty Images)
New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015(08 of17)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Young fan Charlie Lines reacts to being presented with the winning medal of Sonny Bill Williams of New Zealand after the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 31, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images) (credit:Paul Gilham via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Young fan Charlie Lines reacts to being presented with the winning medal of Sonny Bill Williams of New Zealand after the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 31, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images) (credit:Paul Gilham via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Sonny Bill Williams (L) of New Zealand gives his winners medal to a young fan following the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 31, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Richard Heathcote - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) (credit:Richard Heathcote - World Rugby via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Nehe Milner-Skudder and Sonny Bill Williams of the New Zealand All Blacks poses with the Webb Ellis Cup after the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 31, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Richard Heathcote - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) (credit:Richard Heathcote - World Rugby via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Nehe Milner-Skudder, Ma'a Nonu and Sonny Bill Williams of the New Zealand All Blacks poses with the Webb Ellis Cup after the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 31, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Richard Heathcote - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) (credit:Richard Heathcote - World Rugby via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Keven Mealamu of the New Zealand All Blacks (top) celebrates with Sonny Bill Williams of the New Zealand All Blacks (R) after the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 31, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Richard Heathcote - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) (credit:Richard Heathcote - World Rugby via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Sonny Bill Williams of New Zealand celebrates victory in the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 31, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images) (credit:David Rogers via Getty Images)
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Australia's wing Drew Mitchell (R) is tackled New Zealand's centre Sonny Bill Williams during the final match of the 2015 Rugby World Cup between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham stadium, south west London, on October 31, 2015.AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYSRESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE, NO USE IN LIVE MATCH TRACKING SERVICES, TO BE USED AS NON-SEQUENTIAL STILLS (Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:GABRIEL BOUYS via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Sonny Bill Williams of New Zealand kisses the Webb Ellis Cup after victory in the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 31, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images) (credit:Phil Walter via Getty Images)
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New Zealand's centre Sonny Bill Williams (L) vies for the ball with Australia's wing Drew Mitchell during the final match of the 2015 Rugby World Cup between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham stadium, south west London, on October 31, 2015. AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYSRESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE, NO USE IN LIVE MATCH TRACKING SERVICES, TO BE USED AS NON-SEQUENTIAL STILLS (Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:GABRIEL BOUYS via Getty Images)
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