Former Sale Sharks lock Hyron Andrews dies at Johannesburg Lions hotel
Hyron Andrews, a former Sale Sharks player, died at the Johannesburg Lions team hotel in La Rochelle before their Champions Cup match.
Statement from SA Rugby
A statement from SA Rugby described the death as an accident. The 31-year-old rugby player died after a fall at the venue.
Lions tribute to family
Johannesburg Lions chief executive Rudolf Straeuli expressed deep heartbreak over the loss. He extended sympathies to Andrews wife Maighlin and their young sons Hendrix and Emerson.
Match proceeds in honour
The Lions will play their fixture against La Rochelle as scheduled on Saturday. A moment of silence is planned for all opening round fixtures.
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