I have always said that leadership is not about one man but a group of experienced players. — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
It has always been my ambition to be captain of Wales over a sustained period of time. — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
I don't care about the size of the crowd or other people's opinions - I just want us to perform. — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
There are times in my life when I've wanted never to exist. There's times you don't want to go back to. — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
It was a huge honour to be chosen by the Lions and to lead the side, but the greatest of all is… — Gareth Thomas Country Copy Share Image
All I'm concerned about is that I'm with a good squad of players and want us to be competitive and I'm not… — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
It's only when you leave the rugby bubble that you understand that negative criticism is not personal, it's reality because we don't… — Gareth Thomas Criticism Copy Share Image
I had a lot of anger because I didn't like who I was when I was off the field. I used to… — Gareth Thomas Anger Copy Share Image
Every gay man will tell you that 'coming out' is like a weight lifted from your shoulders and beng able to walk… — Gareth Thomas Experience Copy Share Image
Everything I ever did in my life when I was younger revolved around wanting to play for Wales, and then you get… — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
My father always pretends to hate Christmas. But when we were children he was the first one waking us up, saying: 'Do… — Gareth Thomas Children Copy Share Image
Growing up I wasn't aware of a single gay person in our town. The only people who were gay that you had… — Gareth Thomas Gay Copy Share Image
I don't try and coax people to come out because it needs to be right for them as an individual but when… — Gareth Thomas Amazing Copy Share Image
If you add children to a marriage, they bring a different dimension to the relationship. If I'd had a child and I… — Gareth Thomas Children Copy Share Image
Gay men are accepted in films, music and politics because people came out and broke the mould and stereotype in those industries.… — Gareth Thomas Age Copy Share Image
I can remember lacing up my boots ahead of my first cap against Japan in the 1995 World Cup in South Africa.… — Gareth Thomas Football Copy Share Image
I'm not going on a crusade but I'm proud of who I am. I feel I have achieved everything I could ever… — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
I became a master of disguise and could play the straight man down to a tee, sometimes over-compensating by getting into fights… — Gareth Thomas Alter ego Copy Share Image
My old man works in the postal service, my mum in a hospital and my brother in a factory. They're my family… — Gareth Thomas Brother Copy Share Image
It is the toughest, most macho of male sports, and with that comes an image. In many ways, it is barbaric, and… — Gareth Thomas Life Copy Share Image
I know that my parents sacrificed a hell of a lot to make sure that my brothers and I would have all… — Gareth Thomas Brothers Copy Share Image
In Toulouse, you immersed yourself in the culture of the place. — Gareth Thomas Culture Copy Share Image
I'm not a stereotypical gay man but I am a gay man as much as anyone else. — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
If I hadn't had the rugby field to get rid of my aggression I would have been locked up a long time… — Gareth Thomas Aggression Copy Share Image
It's not about shutting people up or proving them wrong. It's about proving to ourselves what we're about. — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
This journey of education and breaking stigma around HIV is something that will have a legacy everlasting. — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
Wherever I am in my life, it's because rugby has enabled me to do that. — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
As a professional sportsman, working out has always been an important part of my life. — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
It's too easy to forget bad things. By keeping the reminders close, it's the reminder of not just who you are, but… — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
I loved playing rugby so much. I would have played rugby every day if I could have. I loved being a player… — Gareth Thomas Day Copy Share Image
I've been through the first cap, the 50th, and the 100th, and I defy any player who has ever gone past all… — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
I don't know if my life is going to be easier because I'm out but, if it helps someone else, if it… — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
