Former England rugby team captain, Lewis Moody, has been diagnosed with motor neuron disease, acknowledging the difficulty of accepting the implications of this condition.

Lewis Moody, former captain of the England rugby team, has announced that he has been diagnosed with motor neuron disease (MND). At 47 years old, he is struggling to come to terms with this condition that affects the muscles and has had a devastating impact on his rugby colleagues. Moody discussed his emotions regarding the diagnosis, how he is focusing on his family and immediate well-being, and mentioned that although the symptoms are minor, MND can progress rapidly. He emphasized the importance of living in the moment and the joy of being with loved ones.