Campbell Johnstone breaks silence on his coming out journey: “It’s been really overwhelming”
Rugby player Campbell Johnstone has opened up about his coming out journey in a new interview. Back in January, the 43-year-old athlete made history when he became the first All Blacks player to come out as gay.
In an interview with TVNZ, the 43-year-old expressed his hopes of “taking away the pressure and the stigma” by opening up about his sexuality publically. “Then the public will know that there is one in among the All Blacks, and it could be one of the final pieces of the puzzle sports-wise that gives everyone closure,” he further explained.
During his expansive and prolific career, Johnstone played three test matches for the All Blacks while appearing on various teams in his home country and overseas.
Since that fateful day, the former rugby star has remained an open book about his journey. In a recent interview with CNN Sport, Johnstone discussed the struggles he faced before his aforementioned coming out announcement. “I loved playing rugby.
