David Willmer Pocock is an Australian politician and former professional rugby union player. Born in South Africa and then raised in Gweru, Zimbabwe, Pocock moved to Australia as a teenager and played for the Australia national rugby team. He played primarily at openside flanker, and was vice captain of the Brumbies in Super Rugby. After his retirement, Pocock worked as a conservationist and social justice advocate. In the 2022 Australian federal election, Pocock ran as an independent candidate for one of the Australian Capital Territory's two Senate seats. He defeated Liberal incumbent senator Zed Seselja, ending the two major parties' duopoly on the ACT's Senate delegation which had been in place since the ACT was granted Senate representation in 1975.
Australian Rugby star David Pocock is arrested after protesting against a coal mine under construction in an Australian
Australian Rugby star David Pocock is arrested after protesting against a coal mine under construction in an Australian national forest
Historical Significance
David Willmer Pocock is an Australian politician and former professional rugby union player.
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10 people are killed, and 120 are injured in a stampede in Luanda, Angola
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Pope Benedict XVI announces his resignation effective February 28, becoming the first pope to resign since 1415
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North Korea allegedly conducts its third nuclear test, claiming it is a nuclear device that can be weaponized
North Korea allegedly conducts its third nuclear test, claiming it is a nuclear device that can be weaponized
Events After
Lithuania adopts the euro as its currency, replacing the Litas and becoming the 19th member of the Eurozone
Lithuania adopts the euro as its currency, replacing the Litas and becoming the 19th member of the Eurozone
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