#70 David Pocock

Episode 10 of the Five of My Life podcast, hosted by Nigel Marsh, titled "#70 David Pocock" was published on May 16, 2022 and runs 32 minutes.

May 16, 2022 ·32m · Five of My Life

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David Pocock had a remarkable sporting career, playing professional rugby for Australia at the tender age of 17, he ended up captaining the Wallabies and being the only Australian player included in World Rugby's 'Team of the Decade'. Yet his story is every bit as fascinating off the field as on, be it his family's traumatic flight from Zimbabwe, his social activism or his run for the Senate. Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram Contact Nigel here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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David Pocock had a remarkable sporting career, playing professional rugby for Australia at the tender age of 17, he ended up captaining the Wallabies and being the only Australian player included in World Rugby's 'Team of the Decade'. Yet his story is every bit as fascinating off the field as on, be it his family's traumatic flight from Zimbabwe, his social activism or his run for the Senate.

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