What a gesture from the big centre…
New Zealand made history earlier as they became the first team to retain the Web Ellis trophy after they defeated Australia earlier today.
A young fan ran onto the pitch in the excitement of the win and was subsequently “smoked” (Sonny Bill’s words) by security.
The child was only seven or eight years old and overwhelmed by his team’s achievement so Williams made his way over to the fan, rescued him from security and presented him with his World Cup winners medal.
Speaking to the NZ Herald, Williams said, “Hopefully [the medal] made it a night to remember for him.”
We’re blown away by this amazing act of kindness from Sonny Bill Williams who has already tasted World Cup success in 2011.
HEART OF GOLD: @SonnyBWilliams hands his #RWC2015 medal to a young fan pic.twitter.com/OluKWPv4fl
— Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) October 31, 2015
This kid ran on pitch & was grabbed by security. SBW rescued & have his medal. Thanks Jeremy Stormer #BLACKTOBLACK pic.twitter.com/ZS3LH1fzCe
— Dean Buchanan (@buchanandr) October 31, 2015
