Rugby star Thomas in ‘Hiv-spreading’ claims

Gareth Thomas, the former British and Irish Lions rugby captain, has said he has been “spat at in the street” and told he should die amid allegations that he is an Hiv-spreader.

A High Court case will reportedly hear how Mr Thomas admitted he did not tell a former partner he was HIV positive when starting a relationship, according to documents seen by The Mail on Sunday.

The former Welsh rugby star, 48, is being sued by Ian Baum, 59, who claims he only discovered Thomas was Hiv-positive when he found his antiviral medication.

Mr Thomas is expected to vigorously contest the allegations.