France’s rugby players will wear rainbow laces on their boots for Saturday’s match against Fiji in support of former Wales captain Gareth Thomas, who was the victim of an anti-gay assault last weekend.
French rugby team are stepping up
Serge Simon, the vice president of the French Rugby Federation, wrote on Twitter that «all of French rugby is with you regarding the homophobic molestation you’ve been victim of».
TheGuardian.com reports «South Wales police said a 16-year-old boy has admitted and apologised for assaulting the former Wales rugby player Gareth Thomas, who said he had been the victim of a homophobic attack in Cardiff».
The former Wales rugby captain posted an emotional video on social media in which he said he had been attacked.
But Ireland rugby team are not stepping up
Ireland will not wear symbol of solidarity in support of Gareth Thomas following homophobic attack – independent.ie reports.
The Irish rugby team will not be wearing a symbol of solidarity for Gareth Thomas when they are back in action this weekend against the USA.
