England’s 2003 World Cup winner says news has come as a ‘huge shock to me and my family’ but he remains focused on ‘living life’

Former England captain Lewis Moody reveals he has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease in an exclusive BBC interview.

England’s 2003 World Cup winner says news has come as a ‘huge shock to me and my family’ but he remains focused on ‘living life’

The 47-year-old, who played a key role in his country’s 2003 World Cup win, says he does not feel unwell and is ‘staying positive’.

Lewis Moody was an extraordinary team-mate and he will be just as selfless in his fight against disease

The former England rugby captain and 2003 World Cup winner has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease at the age of 47. We look back at some memorable moments of a glittering…

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