David Pocock attempts to fend off Ardie Savea when the Wallabies met the All Blacks in Japan last year. Wallabies star David Pocock stood on the lawns of Parliament House with fellow Adani coal mine protesters in the days leading up to the Super Rugby season-opener. READ MORE:* Charity works inspires Pocock* Pocock waited for wedding* Pocock named top Wallaby* Charity work inspires PocockThe controversial move landed him in hot water with Rugby Australia but it won him the respect of multi-millionaire stock picker David Paradice, who now contributes to Pocock's salary. GETTY IMAGES "I personally think sport is at its best when it's challenging society to be more inclusive," David Pocock said. "He's [Paradice] been involved in a number of things over the years and I've really enjoyed the time I've spent with him.

Source: Stuff February 14, 2019 22:07 UTC