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Daily Mirror
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Benjamin Goddard

New Zealand rugby star Campbell Johnstone comes out as gay after 'living double life'

New Zealand rugby star Campbell Johnstone has become the first All Black to come out as gay after admitting to "living a double life" while playing.

The former rugby union star, 43, fulfilled his dream by playing three Test matches for his country, including two against the British and Irish Lions. Known as being a powerhouse prop Johnstone played over 100 times for French side Biarritz while also having a brief spell in 2012 with the Ospreys.

Johnstone came out as gay on the TVNZ's Seven Sharpe show on Monday night and hopes to take the pressure away from others in a similar situation.

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