Sonny Bill Williams helped New Zealand finish second at the Hong Kong Sevens in April 2016. After the final in which his team was beaten by Fiji, Williams handed over his runners-up trophy to eight-year-old Coop Rodda.
Sonny Bill Williams helped New Zealand finish second at the Hong Kong Sevens in April 2016. After the final in which his team was beaten by Fiji, Williams handed over his runners-up trophy to eight-year-old Coop Rodda.
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The All Blacks center handed over his 2015 World Cup winner's medal to 14-year-old fan Charlie Lines after his side had defeated Australia at Twickenham.
The All Blacks center handed over his 2015 World Cup winner's medal to 14-year-old fan Charlie Lines after his side had defeated Australia at Twickenham.
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The young All Blacks supporter had run onto the pitch in his post-match excitement only to be bundled to the ground by a steward.
The young All Blacks supporter had run onto the pitch in his post-match excitement only to be bundled to the ground by a steward.
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Williams intervened and walked the teenager back to his place in the stands as well as giving him an unforgettable memento.
Williams intervened and walked the teenager back to his place in the stands as well as giving him an unforgettable memento.
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Understandably, the fan in question was delighted with the gesture but later tried to return the medal to its rightful owner.
Understandably, the fan in question was delighted with the gesture but later tried to return the medal to its rightful owner.
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Williams, though, rejected the offer, but was then later handed a new medal at the World Rugby Awards in London.
Williams, though, rejected the offer, but was then later handed a new medal at the World Rugby Awards in London.
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It was an event dominated by the All Blacks with influential flyhalf Dan Carter being named World Player of the Year for a third time.
It was an event dominated by the All Blacks with influential flyhalf Dan Carter being named World Player of the Year for a third time.
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There was little surprise as the All Blacks picked up the Team of the Year award following their 34-17 triumph over Australia in the final.
There was little surprise as the All Blacks picked up the Team of the Year award following their 34-17 triumph over Australia in the final.
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Nehe Milner-Skudder, who scored in the final, picked up the award for the breakthrough player of 2015.
Nehe Milner-Skudder, who scored in the final, picked up the award for the breakthrough player of 2015.
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His side may have lost but Australia coach Michael Cheika was rewarded in the way he turned around his side's fortunes with the top coach gong.
His side may have lost but Australia coach Michael Cheika was rewarded in the way he turned around his side's fortunes with the top coach gong.
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New Zealand's Kendra Cocksedge was named the Women's Player of the Year in the prestigious ceremony.
New Zealand's Kendra Cocksedge was named the Women's Player of the Year in the prestigious ceremony.
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Sonny Bill Williams: All Black steals show with medal act of kindness

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Sonny Bill Williams gives cup to eight-year-old

Coop Rodda given HK Sevens runners-up cup

NZ star gave away 2015 World Cup medal

CNN  — 

He’s did it once before and now he’s done it again.

After handing out his Rugby World Cup winner’s medal to a starstruck fan last October, Sonny Bill Williams has made another young child’s dreams come true.

The New Zealand star, whose side finished second in the Hong Kong Sevens, gave eight-year-old Coop Rodda a moment he’ll never forget by handing over his runners-up cup to the stunned boy.

Rodda was all smiles after Williams gave him the silver memento after New Zealand had lost out in Sunday’s final to Fiji.

“Ok, so yesterday Sonny Bill Williams signed Coops autograph book and we were absolutely thrilled!!! Can I tell you what he did today… NZ lost to Fiji in HK 7’s and after they collected their own runner up cups, the team walked past us and I called out to Sonny to have a selfie with us. Not only did he take the selfie, he gave Coops his runner up cup!!!! What a bloody legend,” wrote Tan Guerin on Facebook.

Williams made a similar gesture at last year’s Rugby World Cup when he gave his medal to 14-year-old Charlie Lines after the teenager had run onto the field of play to congratulate the player.

Stewards wrestled Lines to the ground as he ran onto the field at Twickenham before Williams took control of the situation, leading the boy towards the stand where he handed over his medal.

At the time of the event, the player explained the reasoning behind his instinctive reaction: “A young fella snuck onto 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.

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)
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)
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“The other fella was a big man so he was lucky he didn’t break his ribs or something. I think the moment got the better of him but he was just so excited to get onto the field with the All Blacks. I just thought I’d make it a night to remember for him.

“Rather than have the medal hanging up at home, it’s going to hanging around that young fella’s neck. He can tell that story for a long time to come.”

Williams was given a replacement medal by World Rugby.

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