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East England captain Lewis Moody He has been touched by the “love and support” he has received after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease.
The 2003 World Cup winner revealed last month that he has the incurable muscle-wasting disease which caused the death of fellow rugby player Doddie Weir. rob burrow and Joost van der Westhuizen.
Moody received a warm welcome at the Allianz Stadium when he delivered the match ball onto the pitch before the Test against England. Australia on Saturday, while a GoFundMe page has been set up to help the former Leicester flanker and his family.
“It’s been a whirlwind. It’s been amazing in terms of the outpouring of love and support that has been constant,” Moody told BBC Breakfast.
“Sometimes it feels a little overwhelming, but it all comes from such a beautiful and wonderful place.
“It has been a strange time, but for me and my family, we have felt the warm embrace of everyone who has come around us and supported us.
“My background is in rugby and people talk about that community, but mnd The community that I am now a part of has really embraced us and we feel really lucky as a family to be a part of it.
Moody – nicknamed ‘Mad Dog’ having won 71 caps in his career, three Tests for the British and Irish Lions as well as multiple domestic and European titles during a golden era for his club Leicester – is determined to remain positive.
“I have minor symptoms in my arm and shoulder. The only real effect it has on you is in the back of your mind. It lasts a long time,” he said.
“Trying to park that and focus on every day. Get the most pleasure out of every day you can physically. Feel like you have a purpose and apply yourself.”