Rugby legend Gareth Thomas has shared a video to his Twitter followers saying he was 'forced' to share his HIV diagnosis. Get more on this story here:
Prince William is among those to offer his support, saying:"Courageous as ever - legend on the pitch and off it. You have our support Gareth. W."
"I had a fear people would judge me and treat me like a leper because of a lack of knowledge," he said.The former Wales rugby union and league star came out as gay in 2009, becoming the first British rugby international to do so. "The woman who did the test took blood as usual, then I went out to my car and waited for about an hour before going back in to get my results.
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