Men’s Rugby Union Johnstone becomes first All Black to announce he is gay
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on January 31, 2023
FORMER New Zealand international Campbell Johnstone has become the first All Black to announce he is gay.
The 43-year-old, who played three Tests for New Zealand in 2005, said today he had been “leading a double life”, but hopes his decision will put an end to “the pressure and stigma surrounding the issue”.
Johnstone said he told his family and friends “a long time ago” before coming out publicly on New Zealand’s Steven Sharp current affairs programme.
“Within myself, I was never comfortable with the whole concept and my dream . . .
