An internet prankster has invaded Hill Dickinson Stadium in the same way they invaded the Oval(Image: PA)

A well-known prankster has infiltrated Hill Dickinson Stadium and caused a stir at Everton's new home.

'Jarvo 69' a prankster who has caused all sorts of havoc in British sport, managed to sneak onto the pitch before England and Australia's rugby league match. He lined up alongside the Australian team ahead of their national anthem having given stewards and security the slip.

Stadium organisers are not the first and will surely not be the last to be bamboozled by the internet joker. Nevertheless, this has not spared the security team at Hill Dickinson Stadium from criticism and ridicule on social media.

"That is a true embarrassment," one fan posted on X. Another added: "Well known pitch invader Jarvo has managed to get into the pitch, stand with the Aussies, sing the national anthem while getting on TV."

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