Birth name | Lewis Walton Moody | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of birth | 12 June 1978 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Ascot, Berkshire, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 102 kg (16 st 1 lb; 225 lb)[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
School | Oakham School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
University | De Montfort University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Lewis Walton Moody MBE (born 12 June 1978 in Ascot) is an English retired rugby union player. He played for Leicester Tigers and Bath Rugby and was part of the 2003 World Cup winning side.
Moody is known for the enthusiasm with which he played the game, his willingness to chase down opponents and his ability to compete for possession at restarts, which earned him the nickname "Mad Dog" from teammates and supporters.[2][3]