Gary Porter (born 22 July 1996) is a South African

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player for the in the

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. His regular position is lock. Porter was a member of the

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side that was defeated in the final of the 2021 Varsity Cup. He joined the straight out of school, making one appearance in the 2018 Rugby Challenge. In 2021, he joined , making six appearances for the side in the

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. He was released by Ealing at the end of the season. In August 2022, it was confirmed he had joined the ahead of the 2022–23 United Rugby Championship.

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