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Australian former rugby union player Dan Palmer says his decision to come out as gay was, in part, motivated by a desire to break down often contradictory stereotypes associated with being a ‘rugby player’ or a ‘gay person’.
In the week since his powerful column was published by the
Sydney Morning Herald, Palmer has received hundreds of emails and messages from around the world, including from many people who have encountered similar struggles with their sexuality.