Gareth Thomas, one of Wales’ most iconic international rugby players kicked off the 2019 events calendar for the M4 Business Network, when he addressed more than 160 professionals from leading businesses across the region at the Celtic Manor Resort.
Gareth – Alfie to friends and fans – openly described how his battles to accept himself and be accepted by those around him, rivalled any opponent he faced on the pitch.
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