Were I to be handed a Rugby World Cup winner’s medal you’d find me weeks later cradling it in my arms having gone full Gollum. Sonny Bill Williams obviously doesn’t feel the same way, his selfless act after Saturday’s final grabbing headlines around the world.

Charlie Lines is the fortunate young man, the 14-year-old surviving a decent hit from a security guard before Sonny Bill came to his rescue. Ovaries around the world exploded as the rugby superstar handed over his medal, although this story has a happy ending all round. Here’s SMH:

All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams has been awarded a new Rugby World Cup winner’s medal after he gave his original to a fan.

The World Rugby awards in London opened on Sunday…with Williams being presented with a new gold medal.

It’s the thought that counts Sonny, and after those photos of you embracing Jesse Kriel after our semi-final battle did the rounds you’ve won over many neutrals.

Well played All Blacks, sometimes you just have to respect a team that may well be the best the sport has ever seen.

[source:smh]