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My Take
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.
1. Profile
- 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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 181 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- rugby union player / politician
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Midlands Christian College
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was David Pocock born?
Born April 23, 1988 (age 38).
Where is David Pocock from?
David Pocock is from South Africa.
What does David Pocock do?
David Pocock works as rugby union player, politician.
How tall is David Pocock?
David Pocock is 181 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.