Sharing HIV status ‘felt more shameful’ than coming out in rugby.

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Former Wales international rugby player Gareth Thomas stands at the side of the pitch during the Premier League match between Cardiff City and Fulham FC at the Cardiff City Stadium on October 20, 2018 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo: Athena Pictures/Getty)

Gareth Thomas has said revealing his HIV status “felt much more shameful” than coming out as gay in rugby.

Thomas became the first openly gay professional rugby union player when he opened up about his sexuality in 2009…