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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jim van Wijk

Lewis Moody pays tribute to Doddie Weir and Rob Burrow for raising MND awareness

Former England captain Lewis Moody has been touched by the support following his diagnosis (Ben Whitley/PA) - (PA Wire)

Former England captain Lewis Moody has paid tribute to the work of Doddie Weir and Rob Burrow in helping raise awareness of motor neurone disease which has given others “genuine hope” for the future.

The 2003 World Cup winner revealed last month he had the incurable muscle-wasting condition which caused the death of fellow rugby players Weir, Burrow and Joost van der Westhuizen.

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