Watch hilarious moment rogue deer flattens rugby player during pitch invasion

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This was the unexpected moment when a rogue deer tackled a player during pitch invasion at Marlow Rugby Union.

Video shows the moment a deer invaded a rugby pitch - and tackled a player.

The animal ran onto the playing field as Marlow Rugby Union Football Club were playing in a London and South East Division league match against Aylesbury (Rams).

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The deer sprinted on and hit a Marlow player on their home pitch - and knocked him to the floor.

Onlookers dubbed it 'the best tackle of the weekend' on Saturday (14 December). The final score was Marlow 2XV 19 - 17 Rams 3XV.

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