Former England forward Brian Moore is recovering in hospital after suffering a heart attack.
The 55-year-old Birmingham-born hooker, who made 64 international appearances between 1987 and 1995, is currently in St George's Hospital, London.
Moore used his Twitter account to reveal: "As this is starting to get out. I'm in ICU of St George's having suffered heart attack. Thanks to the professionals who saved my life."
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Moore, who spent many of his early years in Halifax and later became a solicitor, was a member of the England team beaten by Australia in the final of the 1991 Rugby World Cup.
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Nicknamed 'Pitbull', Moore was part of three Grand Slam winning teams - in 1991, 92 and 95 - and also represented the British & Irish Lions.
