Sonny Bill Williams has posted a heartwarming, and flatulent, video of him and his daughter following his sending off from Saturday’s face-off between the All Blacks and the Lions.
Williams became the first All Black to be sent off in 50 years after a dangerous shoulder charge on British and Irish Lions winger Anthony Watson.
After the game, the 31-year-old was handed a four-week ban, and a statement released on Twitter by the All Blacks said he had apologised to Watson and felt he had “let my brothers down”.
WILLIAMS: "I've got in contact with Anthony and I've apologised to him…" #NZLvBIL
— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) July 2, 2017
Understandably, Williams is probably not feeling great about his mistake at the moment, but according to his Twitter account, his wife Alana took it upon herself to cheer him up – sending him a hilarious video.
My wife sent this to me today. ''Smile, sh** happens, just like imaans farts'' #lovemygirls pic.twitter.com/5FfpDgn3KU
— Sonny Bill Williams (@SonnyBWilliams) July 3, 2017
The tweet read: “My wife sent this to me today. ‘Smile, sh** happens, just like Imaans farts’.” The accompanying video showed Williams’ daughter Imaan in bed with the rugby superstar looking adorably sleepy.
Just when the video is at peak cute, the sound of a fart can be heard rippling across the bedroom. Williams blames his gorgeous daughter, saying “Imaan, you do a stinky fart!” the video finishes with a knowing smile from Imaan as she rolls over to face the music.
Fans rushed to reply to the video, showing their support for Williams.
Totally right perspective on life SBW. Good luck to you big fella.
— Russ Gardner (@RussGardner13) July 3, 2017
This has got to be THE MOST Adorable real true love display I have EVER watched!!! ♥ @SonnyBWilliams
— Roshan Heuvel (@RoshanH1403) July 3, 2017
Even Lions fans overlooked the rivalry to let Williams know they were behind him.
Your a top man Sonny Bill, a great rugby player and a great person, I'm a lions fan but still has the utmost respect for you#topman
— Lee stone (Pebbles) (@stoneypeb) July 3, 2017
I'm a lions fan and I totally respect the way you play your game. Sometimes everyone has a rush of blood to the head! Keep fighting dude
— Neil Schofield (@scoey2009) July 3, 2017
Next time you get in trouble at work, try posting a video of a cute kid – you just might get away with it.