ROSE KUPA: Expected a ‘harsher rap’.

The streaker who disrupted Napier’s first All Blacks test in almost two decades sparked security concerns and soured an otherwise “outstanding” event the city’s leaders hope to repeat.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen labelled 25-year-old streaker Rose Kupa’s antics “a pain in the backside” after Saturday’s test match, while Israel Dagg laughed off the slap on the bum Kupa gave him as she dashed past.

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“I was actually aiming for Richie [McCaw],” Kupa said.

Police say she only committed a low-level offence and that is why she was not charged.

Kupa was arrested at McLean Park after she streaked across the field. She was given a pre-charge warning for disorderly behaviour and trespassed from McLean Park for two years.

Hawke’s Bay Area Commander Inspector Tania Kura said Ms Kupa met the criteria for a pre-charge warning, which is a national police initiative that is used for low-level offending.

The criteria for pre-charge warnings is the offender must be 17 and over; the offending must be low-level or minor and any possible charges would attract a maximum penalty of six months’ jail.

Previous convictions are also considered.

STOPPED IN HER TRACKS: Security puts an end to the streak.

“In this instance it was decided to issue Ms Kupa with a pre-charge warning due to the lower level of her offending, her attitude when arrested and the fact that she was sober. She was not deemed a risk for the rest of the night.

“All cases are assessed on their merit and there is no standard charging process for streaking. We can’t comment on previous instances of streakers being charged, as all of the circumstances would have been different,” Ms Kura said.

“I actually think that the consequence for the young lady is waking up today reflecting on everything.”

Ms Kupa’s associate who helped her gain access to the field on Saturday night was also issued with a pre-charge warning for being a party to disorderly behaviour and was also trespassed from McLean Park for two years.

Napier’s McLean Park hosted the Pumas in the city’s first All Black test since 1996 on Saturday night, with the All Blacks downing Argentina 28-9.

Hawke’s Bay Rugby Union chief executive Mike Bishop called it a “resounding success”.

“The Hawke’s Bay people can pat themselves on the back over this one. They are fantastic at turning up to events.”

However, Hansen questioned security measures at a post-match conference, saying how streakers managed to get on to the field had to be addressed.

“They do really good tackles at the end of it, but they probably should do some before they get on – that would be handy.”

Police opted not to charge the woman but council spokeswoman Robyn McLean said it was “quite likely” a trespass notice would be served.

Kupa told One News she made the most of a distracting moment during a Mexican wave, and said the naked run had been on her bucket list. She also conceded she got off “quite lightly”.

“I was expecting to take a harsher rap.”

Inspector Kura said police were “thrilled” with the 22,000-strong crowd’s behaviour, labelling the streaker a “30 second” blip.

Napier Mayor Bill Dalton hoped the “outstanding” event would pave the way for more high profile sporting events to be hosted in the city but had no praise for Kupa.

“I just think it’s absolutely, terribly disappointing that one girl can bring the entire security arrangements into question. It’s just a shame she didn’t have more brains.”