Gary Porter

  • Position:
    Lock
  • Nickname:
    G Porter, Gaz
  • Date of birth:
    1996-07-22
  • Place of birth:
    Pietermaritzburg
  • Height:
    199 cm
  • Weight:
    114 kg
  • School:
    Michaelhouse
  • DHL Stormers Caps:
    13
  • Social media handles:
    Instagram: @garyporter4

What is your earliest rugby memory?

Playing rugby in the garden with my dad when I was 7.

What has been your career highlight to date?

Making my debut for the DHL Stormers.

Who has had the biggest impact on your career and why?

My Dad, because of his advice and endless support.

What do you like to do when you are not playing rugby?

Going to the beach or spending time with friends.

Who has been the most influential person in your life and why?

My Dad, he is always by my side and showing me how to be the person I want to be.

What is your favourite city you have visited and why?

Tokyo Japan, because it was so advanced with its technology and culturally different to what I was used to.

What is your favourite meal?

Steak or sushi.

Who was your rugby hero growing up?

Juan Smith.

If you could invite any five people to a braai, who would they be?

Kevin Hart, Ryan Reynolds, My Dad, Juan Smith, Zinzan Brooke.

Which DHL Stormers player do you think is most likely to become a coach one day and why?

Brok, because he knows everything about scrumming.

Best and worst dressed in the squad?

Best: Leolin Zas. Worst: Gareth Wright

Funniest person in the squad and why?

Scarra Ntubeni. He’s just a funny guy.