Hugo Porta was born on 11 September 1951 and is a former Argentine Rugby Union footballer, an inductee of both the International Rugby Hall of Fame and IRB Hall of Fame, and one of the best fly-halves the sport has seen.
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14 Facts About Hugo Porta
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In December 2018, Porta was elected as president of Argentine sports club Banco Nacion, where he spent his entire career as player.
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Hugo Porta played football and almost signed for Boca Juniors but then changed to rugby union, joining Banco Nacion.
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Hugo Porta became the national captain in 1977, and in his first game in charge, led the Pumas against France.
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However, in the following match, the nations drew 18-all, Hugo Porta providing all of Argentina's points through six penalties, as, for France, did Jean-Michel Aguirre, who kicked six penalties.
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Hugo Porta kicked two conversions, one penalty and three drop goals to contribute 18 points during the match.
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Hugo Porta captained the South American Jaguars on three tours of South Africa between 1980 and 1984.
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Hugo Porta is the only Argentinian player to have represented the South African Barbarians Club.
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Hugo Porta led Argentina to the 1987 World Cup, at the age of 36 and retired after the tournament.
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