Australia's David Pocock invites David Attenborough to the World Cup Final.

Australia number eight David Pocock has invited "legend" David Attenborough to Saturday's World Cup final against New Zealand at Twickenham.

While many of his Wallaby team-mates unwound from their victory over Argentina in Sunday's semi-final matinee by riding Segways, Pocock, who was born in Zimbabwe, tuned into a wildlife documentary.

One of, if not the, standout performer of the 2015 World Cup having averaged over three turnovers per match, Pocock is a climate change activist and has used the international sporting spotlight of the last six weeks to highlight the plight of rhinos in Africa on his Twitter account.

And having been instrumental in his adopted nation securing a record-equalling fourth appearance in the final, Pocock insists the occasion would be complete if Attenborough would be able to attend as his guest.

"I'm a big fan of wildlife programmes, particularly those by David Attenborough. He's a big hero of mine," Pocock said.

"On Sunday for post-game recovery I put on a couple of Attenborough episodes and put my feet up.

"I was rewatching his Africa series. If he wants to come to the final I'm sure we could organise some tickets. He's a legend."

Nearly 48 hours after the final whistle Pocock still bore the marks of his heroic efforts against Argentina; heavy bruising surrounding both eyes, his nose disfigured by a large bump and strapping covering several fingers on his right hand.

According to his back-row colleague Michael Hooper, himself a renowned generator of turnovers, Pocock's elite ability at the breakdown stems from his fearlessness: "David puts his head in places that are pretty dangerous - and gets the ball out".

Australia coach Michael Cheika has described his squad as a blend of "jokers, lovers, fighters" and despite his battered appearance, Pocock insists it is the second word that best describes him

"I like to consider myself more a lover than a fighter, but a bit of a knock on the nose can change that," he said.

"I think the nose is relatively straight. It probably looks worse than it is. It was a bit sore at the time but it's fine now. My partner Emma says as long as I don't start snoring she's happy.

"In a group like this you've always got people from different backgrounds with different beliefs and different ways that they see life. To me that's exciting.

"You get to live with those people and be able to challenge yourself and be able to talk about stuff other than rugby.

"Often it's not moments in games that really stand out, but the time you spend with the team off the field, or a joke shared on the training field."

Pocock who has already overcome two knee reconstructions during his player career is determined however not to be defined by his deeds on the pitch.

"I've absolutely loved the game and I'm so grateful for the opportunity that it's given me, but I'm very conscious of the fact that at the end of the game it's a game," he said.

"It's there to be enjoyed, it can offer so much to us, but there's certainly a lot more to life than chasing a rugby ball."