Gareth Thomas - Rugby Footballer

Gareth Thomas (born 25 July 1974 in Sarrn near Bridgend), known as Alfie, is a Welsh professional rugby footballer who plays rugby league for the Crusaders in Europe's Super League. He previously played rugby union for the Cardiff Blues and Wales and Wales as a fullback, wing or centre.  During the 2007 Rugby World Cup, Thomas scored a try in what was his final game for Wales, and in the process created sporting history when he became the first Welshman to win 100 international caps in rugby union.  Thomas is listed 10th in the world on the international list of leading Rugby unionTest try scorers and he is the 2nd highest Wales try scorer behind Shane Williams.  According to Sports Illustrated, Thomas was notable as the world's only current professional male athlete in a team sport who is openly gay, although cricketer Steven Davies, volleyball player Michael Dos Santos and footballer Anton Hysen have since come out. Awesome player.