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New Zealand rugby great Campbell Johnstone hopes to help young athletes accept their sexuality after becoming the first openly gay All Black.
All Black No.1056 when he made his debut against Fiji in 2005, Johnstone played three Tests for New Zealand and racked up 72 games for Canterbury and 38 for the Crusaders.
Having previously revealing his sexuality only to family and close friends, Johnstone said his decision to publicly announce news stemmed from a desire of destigmatising homosexuality and encourage acceptance in rugby.
Former Kiwi rugby star Campbell Johnstone is the first openly gay All Black player
'If I can be the first All Black that comes out as gay and take away the pressure and stigma surrounding the issue it can actually help other people,' he told TVNZ's Seven Sharpe show on Monday night.
'Then the public will know that there is one in amongst the All Blacks and it could be one of the final pieces in the puzzle sports-wise that gives everyone closure.
The tighthead prop, who also played over
