Sinfield hoping Moody can play a part in his latest MND challenge

FUNDRAISING HERO HAS BEEN IN TOUCH WITH TIGERS LEGEND ABOUT SIXTH ANNUAL EVENT

- By JAMIE GARDNER, PA

'WE'D LOVE TO HAVE LEWIS WITH US': Above, Kevin Sinfield just after leaving Welford Road stadium for a challenge in 2021

FORMER Leicester Tigers defence coach Kevin Sinfield is hoping Lewis Moody can be part of his latest challenge to raise funding and awareness for motor neurone disease.

Sinfield will embark on the “7 in 7: Together” challenge next Monday, his sixth annual event to support the MND community after his friend and former Leeds Rhinos teammate Rob Burrow was diagnosed with the incurable and life-limiting disease in 2019.

Sinfield has already raised over £10 million towards research into the disease and support for families affected by it.

Former England rugby union captain Moody - a 2003 World Cup winner - announced his MND diagnosis in September.

His career produced 71 caps, three Tests for the British and Irish Lions and multiple domestic and European titles during a golden era for Leicester.