LIST | 5 rugby stars who overcame disabilities to reach the top, including Henry Slade - Page 4 of 5 - Ruck

LIST | 5 rugby stars who overcame disabilities, including Ellis Genge

4. Lewis Moody

Former England captain Moody was diagnosed with an inflammatory bowel disease called ulcerative colitis in 2005, but kept his condition secret while continuing to play top-level rugby. Now retired, he wants to raise awareness of the Crohn’s and Colitis UK charity which helps around 260,000 people in the UK with this type of disease.

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