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.