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Lewis Moody to Deliver Match Ball at Twickenham as RFU Backs Fundraising Drive

The return follows his recent MND disclosure, with a teammates’ GoFundMe surpassing £190,000.

Overview

  • The former England captain will carry the match ball before England’s Autumn Nations Series game against Australia at Twickenham on Saturday.
  • The RFU will promote Moody’s GoFundMe on the stadium big screen and run a post-match auction of match-worn shirts, with proceeds going to Moody and his family.
  • The fundraising page, launched by ex-Leicester teammates Geordan Murphy and Leon Lloyd, has attracted donations exceeding £190,000.
  • Moody, 47, revealed earlier this month that he is living with motor neurone disease, prompting widespread support across the rugby community.
  • He made a recent public appearance at Leicester vs Bath, the two clubs he represented, ahead of this planned tribute at the national stadium.