Pocock laughs off ‘cheat’ allegations

MATCH-WINNING Australia flanker David Pocock has laughed off suggestions he is a cheat in the wake of his dominant World Cup performance against South Africa.

The 23-year-old was the key figure in Australia’s unlikely 11-9 quarter-final victory over the Springboks, affecting several crucial turnovers.

Coach Robbie Deans and other respected experts lauded Pocock’s performance as the most dominant individual effort of the tournament. But not everyone was happy with the number seven’s methods.