Guinness Prem - Moody commits to Tigers

Eurosport - Sat, 22 Dec 19:09:00 2007

England World Cup flanker Lewis Moody has agreed a new two-year contract with Guinness Premiership champions Leicester.

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Moody (pictured) made his Leicester debut more than 11 years ago and has helped the Tigers land five Guinness Premiership titles and two Heineken Cup triumphs.

The 29-year-old British Lion is closing in on 150 first-team starts for the Tigers.

Leicester forwards coach Richard Cockerill said: "Lewis is a world-class player and he has been playing consistently well for us.

"We are delighted that he has agreed a new contract."

Moody won his 50th Test cap during England's World Cup quarter-final victory over Australia in October and also played in the final against South Africa.

The live-wire loose-forward was a member of England's 2003 World Cup winning side.

He came on as a replacement in the final against Australia and won the lineout that set up Jonny Wilkinson's match-winning drop goal.

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