England’s Lewis Moody, a World Cup champion, witnessed his son’s performance for the national team shortly after disclosing his battle with motor neurone disease. Moody shared his diagnosis with the public in a recent interview. The rugby star, affected by the same disease that claimed the lives of Doddie Weir and Rob Burrow, expressed his struggle to fully come to terms with the implications of the illness. The 47-year-old initially noticed weakness in his shoulder during a workout, leading to scans revealing nerve damage from MND.
Part of the legendary 2003 World Cup-winning squad for England, Moody is now observing his son Dylan’s burgeoning international career in professional soccer with Southampton. Dylan, 17, made his debut for England in September and recently contributed to the U18s’ 1-0 victory over France at St George’s Park, alongside fellow youngsters like Elijah Upson and Reigan Heskey.
Moody Sr proudly shared his son’s achievements on Instagram, applauding him as a “legend” and a “warrior.” Despite his MND diagnosis, Moody remains optimistic about maintaining a normal life for as long as possible, emphasizing his minimal discomfort. However, he acknowledged his apprehension about the uncertain future ahead, expressing a reluctance to fully confront the challenges posed by his condition.
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