Thomas humbled by huge support

London – Gareth Thomas thanked his supporters on Wednesday, saying he would “fight for a world where acceptance of everyone is normal” after being the victim of a homophobic assault last week.

The former Wales rugby star said he was a victim of a hate crime in Cardiff on Friday and he had carried out restorative justice in the hope of sending a “positive message”.

“After the physical scars have healed, I feel I have to say an unbelievable THANK YOU from me and all in the LGBT community for the support I have received,” Thomas wrote in a statement on Twitter.

“My mental scars will stay with me for some time, but will drive me to fight even more for a world where acceptance of everyone is normal.”

The 44-year-old also thanked the French Rugby Federation after it was announced their players would wear rainbow laces against Fiji tomorrow. –