France players will wear rainbow laces during their match against Fiji in support of Gareth Thomas, the French Rugby Federation's vice president Serge Simon said on Tuesday.

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Former Wales captain Thomas was a victim of a homophobic assault last Friday in Cardiff.

Thomas posted a video on Twitter saying he had been a victim of a hate crime and he had carried out restorative justice in the hope of sending a "positive message".

"Dear Gareth Thomas, all of French Rugby is with you regarding the homophobic molestation you've been [a] victim of," Simon tweeted.

"To show our support, the French rugby players will wear a rainbow shoelace during the France – Fidji game on Saturday night. We're all in with you in this matter."

Meanwhile, Thomas went to social media and, among other things, showed the scars of his attack.

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— Gareth Thomas (@gareththomas14) November 18, 2018

Thomas played in France for three years with Toulouse from 2004.

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