Fans react to Sonny Bill Williams dangerous tackle and sending off

The New Zealand V Lions match is well under-way, and viewers may have already gotten a rude awakening this morning with a savage foul on the pitch.

Just before the 30-minute mark, New Zealand's Sonny Bill Williams came in with a high hit on Lions player Anthony Watson, and the ferocity of the hit just about rattled the screen.

Sonny Bill on Watson Christ!! pic.twitter.com/3tbtjwuVvt

— Pat McCarry (@patmccarry) July 1, 2017

Unsurprisingly, Williams was promptly sent off, with his team drawing 3-3 at the time, while the internet went into a bit of a meltdown at his nasty attack.

Shocking hit from Sonny Bill Williams. He may have a f*cking cool name, but you can't be doing that. 'Mon ref, send him off.

— Paddy Power (@paddypower) July 1, 2017

Lions fans to Sonny Bill: pic.twitter.com/mUAWDXlbZH

— Coral (@Coral) July 1, 2017

All Blacks been getting away with cheap shots for years. The Sonny Bill red some pretty decent payback in a hugely important situation.

— Ben Karpinski (@followthebounce) July 1, 2017

That Sonny Bill Williams hit again... #NZLvBIL pic.twitter.com/gJtXwSA6a2

— Jeff (@jeff2010uk) July 1, 2017

Sonny Bill Williams becomes the first All Black to be sent off in a Test match since 1967. First time in 50 years!

— Rory Keane (@RoryPKeane) July 1, 2017

Absolutely the correct decision to give a red card there for Sonny Bill Williams. Strong refereeing from Garces

— Andy Goode (@AndyGoode10) July 1, 2017