Sonny Bill Williams gives Rugby World Cup medal to fan

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Image caption, The 14-year-old fan joined Sonny Bill Williams on his lap of honour

New Zealand player, Sonny Bill Williams, gives his Rugby World Cup winning medal to a stunned 14-year-old fan.

Charlie ran on to the pitch during New Zealand's lap of honour at Twickenham stadium last night.

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Image caption, The New Zealand centre handed over his medal

Sonny Bill Williams intervened as a security guard tackled the 14-year-old fan.

The New Zealand centre took Charlie with him on his lap of honour before giving him a surprise he will not forget.

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Image caption, The young rugby fan was stunned by his Rugby World Cup souvenir

Williams handed over his Rugby World Cup winners medal in front of a stunned crowd.

He told New Zealand News afterwards: "I was walking around doing a lap of honour with the boys and a young fella came running out and he got smoked by the security guard, like full-on tackled him. I felt sorry for the little fella."

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Image caption, Charlie shows off his medal

It's a Rugby World Cup final souvenir that Charlie wont forget.