Bath's Moody out of his 'comfort zone'
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:07
Goodbye of the Tiger: New Bath recruit Lewis Moody
Veteran England flanker - and captain - Lewis Moody admits that it has been a little strange to be in a new environment, after spending so much time at Leicester, but the new Bath recruit is embracing the new challenge and being out of his 'comfort zone'.
Moody enjoyed a triumphant finale to his 14-year Leicester career, with an emotional Premiership Final victory over Saracens at Twickenham in May, and he was pleased to end on such a high note.
"It was an incredible way to end," he admitted. "I was very happy and emotional at the end and I suppose that's why I can now get on with it."
The 2003 RWC winner added: "Because that's such a great chapter of my life I'll always remember everything about Leicester, but now it's time to move on and be part of something else, hopefully something special."
Now in a new team, Moody is feeling a little out of place. "It's strange, you get the butterflies when you move to a new place and I got that coming here," Moody told Sky Sports News.
"I came in on Monday and seeing the changing rooms and meeting all the guys - it's just totally out of my comfort zone.
"Obviously, at Leicester I was comfortable. I knew everything, knew everyone and knew how everything worked, now you almost have to start again."
Moody recently led England to a fine Test success against the Wallabies during the summer, and after that success he would be delighted to continue as England captain.
"Johnno never gives much away, but we won at the end of the day so you can't be anything but happy," Moody said.
"I loved being captain during that tour, but first and foremost you have to be the best player you can be," he admitted.
"Firstly, I have to earn my spot in that England team, then if Johnno still wants me to be captain and feels I'm up to the job then I'd love to do it again."
Contact Us | Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy | Advertising
