Monday 1 December 2014 14:48, UK
Former Wallabies captain David Pocock has been issued with a formal written warning by the Australian Rugby Union after he was arrested on Sunday.
Pocock was arrested during a coal mine protest in north-west New South Wales after chaining himself to machinery.
The 26-year-old was one of around 30 protestors who joined in a blockade at the Maules Creek mine.
Pocock was among seven people arrested and charged with offences including entering enclosed land without a lawful excuse and he is due to appear in Narrabri Local Court on January 14.
The talented flanker is currently out injured and has not featured for the Wallabies since undergoing knee reconstruction surgery in March.
In a statement, the ARU said: "The Australian Rugby Union has issued a formal written warning to David Pocock following his arrest yesterday.
"While we appreciate David has personal views on a range of matters, we've made it clear that we expect his priority to be ensuring he can fulfil his role as a high-performance athlete.
"The matter is now subject to legal proceedings, and we will now let the legal process take its course.
