That move paid off handsomely on Monday when Jones named the Scots College product,who graduated alongside Angus Crichton and Jack Maddocks,in his 36-player squad.
Injuries to Test veterans Manu Tuilagi and Henry Slade worked in Porter’s favour but the 25-year-old earned the call-up after a standout season for Premiership winners Leicester,who beat Saracens in the final last week. Eastwood hooker Nic Dolly was unavailable after picking up a knee injury in the Premiership.
Porter joined established Test stars Owen Farrell and incumbent five-eighth Marcus Smith in the squad alongside a further seven uncapped players,with Jones confirming nine players were unavailable through injury.
The news came as Wallabies coach Dave Rennie urged Australian officials not to abandon Super Rugby Pacific,saying it was important for the development of his players that they continue to face New Zealand sides.
RA chairman Hamish McLennandropped a bombshell last week by telling Kiwi counterpart Stewart Mitchell that Australia would consider going it alone in Super Rugby from 2024 onwards.
McLennan said in a later interview that RA would fulfil its 2023 Super Rugby Pacific commitments but hinted an all-Australian competition could be launched after that.