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Barnaby Joyce was all smiles as he enjoyed a game of touch footy with fellow politicians a day after being sworn in as Deputy Prime Minister for the second time.
The 54-year-old, who stole National Party leadership from Michael McCormack in a coup on Monday, represented the Queensland pollies in the clash ahead of Sunday's round two State of Origin game.
Mr Joyce was born and raised in Tamworth, New South Wales but later set up an accountancy practice in the Queensland town of St George, five hours west of Brisbane, before becoming a Queensland senator.
A happy man: Barnaby Joyce, 54, was all smiles after the touch game on Wednesday morning
Mr Joyce, who stole National Party leadership from Michael McCormack in a coup on Monday, represented the Queensland pollies in the clash
The match was organised ahead of Sunday's round two State of Origin game in Brisbane
Mr Joyce was born and raised in Tamworth, New South Wales but later set up an accountancy practice in the Queensland town of St George
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He was joined on the Queensland team by pacey senator Matt Canavan,
