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Sport hasn't changed since I was a teenager - it's still 'very toxic' and homophobic, Wales Rugby legend Gareth Thomas, 51, tells BRYONY GORDON

Sport hasn't changed since I was a teenager - it's still 'very toxic' and homophobic, Wales Rugby legend Gareth Thomas, 51, tells BRYONY GORDON

Thomas captained both Wales and the British and Irish Lions during his illustrious playing career, becoming the first Welshman to be captained 100 times by his national team.

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