First gay All Black weds – plans to honeymoon in SA

Campbell Johnstone - New Zealand's first openly gay All Black has wed - and plans to honeymoon in South Africa....

Campbell Johnstone – New Zealand’s first openly gay All Black has wed – and plans to honeymoon in South Africa….New Zealand’s first openly gay All Black Campbell Johnstone has wed his partner, and former colleague Richie McCaw was on hand to help make the day a dream come true.In 2013, same-sex marriage and adoption rights for same-sex couples were legalised in New Zealand. A decade later, Johnstone came out as gay in a groundbreaking interview with Seven Sharp TV.

Of their non-traditional wedding, Johnstone added: “We just wanted to do it privately, for ourselves,” explains Ben. “I don’t think I would have got my vows out if it was in front of all those people.” Johnstone claimed that many national team players presented as “manly and strong” and were married to women.

While Campbell Johnstone may be the All Black’s first openly gay player, several other male professional stars around the world have come out.Orlando Pirates could be about to part ways with reigning Player of the Season Patrick Maswanganyi. Here’s the latest.

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