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Dylan James

Kicker nails conversion after streaker runs on pitch in front of him

An 81st-minute sideline conversion - the worst possible scenario for a completely naked pitch invader to come hurtling across your line of sight.

Unfortunately, that's exactly what happened to Ben McCarthy.

McCarthy's North Otago were taking on Horowhenua Kapiti at the weekend, and with the score locked in at 87-23, McCarthy had the opportunity to complete a huge rout for the home side.

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As he lines up the difficult kick, a streaker flies across his path to goal with their arms held aloft amid a chorus of boos and cheers.

Winger McCarthy doesn't let this affect his kicking routine however, keeping his eyes trained on the uprights.

The wing slots a quite remarkable conversion to complete an 89-23 victory.

The streaker stays in frame until the very end of the clip, and the crowd are absolutely loving the drama - sporting broad smiles and taking to their phones, no doubt to tell everyone about the madness that just unfolded.

Watch it unfold below - graphic content warning

The match itself was a blinder from a North Otago perspective, with the home side scoring an incredible 13 tries. McCarthy nailed 12 out of 13 conversions.

All things considered, that final one takes some doing!

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