Porch backs Andy Friend for Wallabies job

Friend, who stepped down last summer after five years in charge of Connacht, has been linked with succeeding Eddie Jones

Connacht director of rugby Andy Friend arrives at stadium before the Challenge Cup Round of 16 match between Benetton and Connacht at Stadio Monigo in Treviso, Italy. Photo by Roberto Bregani/Sportsfile

Connacht winger John Porch has backed his former coach Andy Friend as a possible successor to Eddie Jones in charge of the Wallabies.

Porch played under Friend for the Aussie sevens and was then brought by him to Connacht.