“It is the toughest, most macho of male sports, and with that comes an image. In many ways, it is barbaric, and I could never have come out without first establishing myself and earning respect as a player. Rugby was my passion, my whole life, and I wasn't prepared to risk losing everything I loved.”

Welsh actor

Gareth Daniel Noake Thomas was a Welsh actor. He became widely known for playing Roj Blake in the BBC science fiction series Blake's 7, which ran from 1978 to 1981. That role made him a familiar face to British television audiences. Thomas is best known for his work in science fiction television, especially for the central part he played in Blake's 7.