The former England captain speaking about his MND diagnosis
Ex-England skipper Lewis Moody has been encouraged to face motor neurone disease with "all his might" by ex-colleague and fellow Rugby World Cup winner Will Greenwood.
Lewis Moody, aged 47, learned he had the progressive neurological disorder 14 days prior and has shared with a national television show that he is finding it difficult to face the consequences of his diagnosis.
Sports icon Rob Burrow and international rugby hero Doddie Weir have both passed away due to the disease within the past three years.
"He represents the best of humanity that we love to his very core," Greenwood, who shared the field with Moody for England and his club, stated during BBC Radio 5 Live.
"This is devastating information, because he is among the finest people. And I know there is no logic in these matters - how you leave this planet - but you cheer for decent people."
"He possesses no malice, he is the most positive person you can hope to find... and then he had a talent during games to just turn a switch and be the most ferocious competitor."
"He will fight this with all his energy."
Greenwood and Moody were team-mates with their club and country
Leicester's representative, Sweeney's counterpart at the club where Moody played extensively, winning seven English titles and two European crowns over numerous seasons, also commended Moody as a person, as well as a player.
"The statistics, honors and achievements show the remarkable sportsman Lewis was, but that is just part of the picture," commented the representative.
"At one moment he'd be celebrating with the World Cup trophy and the following Friday he'd be in the ticket office where I worked, answering the phone to supporters if we were really busy and helping sell tickets."
"Personally, his loyalty to the organization along with his warmth and passion was evident, which created affection from team-mates, staff and supporters alike."
"Always looking to help others, Lewis alongside his wife Annie have operated relentlessly through the their foundation, supporting research into brain tumours and assisting impacted households."
"He absolutely threw himself in. It was very much lead by example. He would not request anyone to do something he personally wouldn't attempt. He is utterly fearless."
His comprehensive discussion on his health condition
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