'Handsome' rugby star makes dream come true for one young fan

Fri, 02 Dec, 2016 - 23:32

By Steve Neville

A certain, handsome rugby star made one rugby fan's dream come true on the Late Late Toy Show.

Nine-year-old Evan Hoban was reviewing books on the Toy Show and Ryan Tubridy had a special treat for him.

Evan Hoban (9) from Salthill in Galway speechless on meeting rubgy hero @jamieheaslip on the #LateLateToyShow https://t.co/UYGOPVaG1w
— RTÉ One (@RTEOne) December 2, 2016

Evan's favourite player Jamie Heaslip surprised the super fan with a superb early Christmas present.

Heaslip handed over the jersey he wore for Ireland's game against Australia last week and even signed it for Evan.

Social media was quick to agree that Heaslip was a fine role model for Evan and all the young people watching.

Fair play @jamieheaslip. Class Act
#LateLateToyShow
— Dr. Eddie Murphy (@dreddiemurphy) December 2, 2016

Yay!! Fair play @jamieheaslip 🍀 Super role model. #LateLateToyShow
— Tess K (@treasanc) December 2, 2016

Fair play @jamieheaslip, so sound to give over his actual match jersey from a brilliant game like last week #LateLateToyShow
— Gavan Reilly (@gavreilly) December 2, 2016

I'm gonna wear it everyday promise @jamieheaslip! #LateLateShow pic.twitter.com/J6wPljlTf3
— RTÉ One (@RTEOne) December 2, 2016

And everyone got a laugh from Evan mentioning his mother's feelings toward Heaslip.

#latelatetoyshow nice touch @jamieheaslip made Evan's night! And his mom's probably still blushing! Great #entertainment.
— ToyPing (@Toyping1) December 2, 2016

Lil Evan putting in a good word for his Mam 😹 Fair play, nice one @jamieheaslip 💪🏻#ToyShowBingo
— Christina Conlon 🥑 (@C_Christina12) December 2, 2016

To be fair, Heaslip is a handsome fella.