Lewis Moody
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"Lewis Walton Moody" Member of the Order of the British Empire/MBE is a retired England/English rugby union player who played most recently for Bath Rugby and was part of the 2003 World Cup winning side.

Moody is known for the enthusiasm with which he plays the game, his willingness to chase down opponents and his ability to compete for possession at restarts, earning him the nickname "Mad Dog" from teammates and supporters. However, he has been criticised for a tendency to give away reckless penalties at the breakdown, which has been attributed by his supporters to his being played out of position at openside rather than blindside flanker. However, historically, the blindside flanker should be of a larger physique than the openside, and invariably the other flanker on the field is larger than Moody.

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There isn't anything better than playing France in Paris. You need a totally different element of commitment and passion. You just know the crowd will get behind them and the band will start up. That's why I play the game. It's the massive games that you remember.

They are coming here as underdogs, and last week's game would have been a kick up the backside for them. It will take a monumental effort for us to beat them.