David Pocock

David Pocock is one of those rare figures whose second act dignifies the first. Born in South Africa, raised in Zimbabwe, naturalised Australian, he became one of rugby's most relentless openside flankers, a breakdown specialist who simply would not let go of the ball. Then he turned that same stubbornness toward politics and the environment. I admire the through-line: physical courage on the field translating into moral conviction in office. Plenty of athletes lend their names to causes; Pocock seems to actually do the work. That consistency of character, on and off the pitch, is what earns my respect.

Name (English)

David Pocock

Name (Japanese)

デビッド・ポーコック

Reading

でびっど・ぽーこっく

Born

April 23, 1988 (age 38)

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Taurus / Dragon

Origin

South Africa

Height

181 cm

Occupation

rugby union player / politician

University

Midlands Christian College

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• Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David%20Pocock
• Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%87%E3%83%93%E3%83%83%E3%83%89%E3%83%BB%E3%83%9D%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B3%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF
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Tags

• rugby union player
• politician

Last updated

2026-06-18

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