Leading Lion: Gareth Thomas in action against New Zealand in 2005
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SURVIVING mankind’s longest test of endurance and living for 100 years requires more than a modicum of courage – in which event Gareth Thomas must have every chance of getting there.
The man they call ‘Alfie’ has been defying the odds in all manner of respects for most of his colourful life. As Rugby’s first gay superstar, he will go on doing so despite the revelation that he has HIV.
At 45, Thomas has lived with the condition for sometime and plans to do so for a whole l...