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. She presented the former prop for the Crusaders passing through Biarritz between 2008 and 2012 in celebration of the channel’s “Seven Sharp”. 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.” The ability to do so may be one of the last pieces of the puzzle for New Zealand sport…” via account Twitter The official of the All Blacks, the New Zealand Rugby Union wanted to pay homage to the person who wore their colors in the 2000s. A more comprehensive sport. Meanwhile, the Crusaders pay tribute to the “great” member of their team. “Congratulations on reaching this milestone at 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.