In a surprising twist, Reece Walsh, an Australian fullback known for his exceptional skills, found himself on the receiving end of a mischievous prank involving his phone number.
Recently, someone unsolicitedly shared his mobile number with members of the public, leading to a barrage of missed calls from eager fans wanting to chat with the rugby star.
Using his substantial social media influence, with 700,000 followers on Instagram, Walsh sought to get back at the prankster.
He posted a screenshot showcasing his numerous missed calls and issued a warning to the prankster via a direct message.
His Instagram caption read: "Whoever given my number to they mates [sic] and telling them to call me better tell em to stop before 700k people get your number."
Embracing the situation, Walsh humorously encouraged fans to engage with him by saying, "If you gunna [sic] FaceTime and I pick up at least put ya camera on donkeys."
With his popularity, Walsh understood he couldn't ignore the unexpected influx of calls, prompting him to address the issue directly.