Ex-captain of the England rugby team Lewis Moody has ALS: what is known.

British rugby legend Lewis Moody has announced his diagnosis

According to The Sun: England rugby legend Lewis Moody has announced that he has been diagnosed with motor neuron disease.

The 47-year-old athlete was part of the team that won the Rugby World Cup in 2003 and captained the national team during his remarkable career.

Lewis Moody has been diagnosed with MND Moody was the captain of the England team during his outstanding career He was part of the legendary team that won the World Cup Moody announced his health news on social media

Moody, who earned 71 caps for the England national team and also played for the British and Irish Lions in 2005, confirmed his diagnosis of motor neuron disease on Monday morning via social media.

“It has been extremely hard to take and a great shock for me and my family,” Moody stated.

“I feel healthy, and I am focused on maintaining a positive attitude, on life, and on coping with the changes that I will experience.”

“I am grateful to everyone who, in their time, helped advance research to support others like me living with this disease.”

Moody discovered that he had MND after noticing weakness in his shoulder during a gym training session. After physiotherapy did not yield results, a series of scans revealed that the nerves in his brain and spinal cord were damaged due to MND.

“You get this diagnosis, and we definitely react emotionally, but it’s strange because I don’t feel that something is wrong,” he said.

Moody, known for his aggressive playing style, earned nicknames like “Mad Horse” and “Crazy Dog.” He was on the field when the England team won their first World Cup in 2003.

Lewis Moody's diagnosis has come as a shock to rugby fans and the sports community as a whole. His courage in battling the disease, as well as his openness in discussing his health, is inspiring as he becomes a role model for many facing similar challenges. It is important for society to support initiatives aimed at research and treatment for diseases like MND.