Who is Campbell Johnstone and when did he play for the All Blacks?

CAMPBELL JOHNSTONE is best known for representing the historic New Zealand rugby union side – but he has now written himself in the history books.

The former prop courageously revealed in an interview with Hilary Barry that he is gay, making him the first openly gay All Black.

And Johnstone mentioned that he hopes this announcement can help take the pressures off others.

Find out more about the rugby legend's career below.

Who is Campbell Johnstone?

Born January 7, 1980, Campbell Johnstone is a retired rugby professional who played for the New Zealand international team.

Johnstone, 43, played as a prop for Biarritz Olympique in the Top 14 before joining Welsh regional team Ospreys until the end of the 2012/13 season.

And the ex-New Zealand international's performances were so good that he went straight into their 38-man Heineken Cup squad.

Furthermore, Johnstone made his debut Osprey in the same week he signed against Toulouse.

Johnstone represented the iconic 2005 All Blacks side who won the Tri Nations Series and retained the Bledisloe Cup.

He played three tests for New Zealand, making his debut against Fiji and his final appearance coming against the British and Irish Lions.