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All Black gave winners’ medal to 14-year-old Charlie Lines who was tackled by a steward when he ran on to the pitch at end of New Zealand’s win over Australia

Sonny Bill Williams given new Rugby World Cup medal after he gave his to fan

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The All Blacks’ Sonny Bill Williams has been presented with a replacement winners’ medal after giving away his original to a 14-year-old fan.

Williams helped Charlie Lines to his feet after the teenager was floored by a steward when he ran on to the pitch as New Zealand celebrated its third Webb Ellis trophy at Twickenham on Saturday.

He slung his champion’s medal around the 14-year-old’s neck, saying the memories of winning the All Blacks’ third Rugby World Cup was enough and that Lines would appreciate the souvenir more.

World Rugby (@WorldRugby) One gesture of generosity deserves another - @SonnyBWilliams receives his #RWC2015 winners' medal #WorldRugbyAwards pic.twitter.com/dAzJT5IOih

The 30-year-old won acclaim for the gesture after a tense final won 34-17 against Australia’s Wallabies.



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At a gala dinner in London on Sunday night, rugby union’s governing body called Williams to the stage and presented him with a replacement medal.

“I am very surprised, the other boys would’ve done the same thing,” Williams said after the presentation, according to ESPN.



He added: “Also [All Blacks forward] Liam Messam gave him his beanie and is wondering whether he can get a replacement.”