Former international player Campbell Johnston breaks the taboo of homosexuality

Mathieu Warnier, Media365: Posted on Monday, January 30, 2023 at 2:30 pm.

An All Blacks columnist in the mid-2000s, Campbell Johnston recently stated on television that he is gay. A rare speech that was supported by the New Zealand Rugby Union.

Campbell Johnston has undoubtedly moved the lines. The former mainstay of the crusaders passed Biarritz Between 2008 and 2012, I performed on the occasion of the “Seven Sharp” program broadcast on the channel New Zealand Television his “exit”. An ad tagged as he is the first player to wear an All Blacks jersey to do so. said the man in the fern shirt three times. Silver in the summer of 2005, first against Fiji and then twice as part of the British and Irish Lions tour organized in the same year. Not shying away from the fact that he has something to offer as a “double life,” Campbell-Johnston hopes his speech will be instructive.

Johnston is supported by the All Blacks and the Crusaders

He added, “If you open that door and magically make this locker disappear, we’re going to help a lot of people.” Being able to do this may be one of the final pieces of the puzzle for New Zealand sport…” via account Twitter responsible All blackThe New Zealand Rugby Union wanted to pay homage to the man who wore their colors in the 2000s. Much love and support to 1056th All Black Campbell Johnstone for having the courage to share his story and contribute to the creation of a more inclusive sport. In the meantime, the Crusaders paid tribute to the “great” member of their team. “Congratulations on reaching this milestone CJ, we are here for you added the Canterbury-based team, who wore the colors between 2003 and 2008, both in the National Championship and in Super Rugby.