John Porch facts for kids
Porch in Fiji in 2016
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| Date of birth | 4 March 1994 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Orange, New South Wales, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 99 kg (218 lb; 15 st 8 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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John Porch (born March 4, 1994) is an Australian professional rugby union player. He is known for his speed and skill on the field. Currently, he plays for an Irish team called Connacht.
John Porch: A Rugby Journey
John Porch joined the Irish rugby team Connacht for the 2019–2020 season. Connacht is a well-known team that plays in major competitions. These include the United Rugby Championship and the European Rugby Champions Cup. John was signed by Andy Friend, who used to be the head coach for the Australian national rugby sevens team.
Representing Australia
John Porch has proudly played for his home country, Australia, in big international sports events. He had the amazing opportunity to represent Australia at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Playing in the Olympics is a huge achievement for any athlete. He also played for the Australian Sevens team at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. These games were held in Australia, making it a special moment for him.
