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South African rugby player Hyron ​Andrews dies in France ahead of Champions Cup debut

South African rugby player Hyron Andrews of Johannesburg-based side the Lions was found dead at a hotel in France on October 16, 2026.
Hyron Andrews (pictured right) played for Sale Sharks in England before moving back to South Africa at the start of this season. © Phill Magakoe, AFP

Hyron ​Andrews, a 31-year-old rugby player for the Lions team, was found dead at a hotel in France on Friday, the day before the South African club ​are due to play La Rochelle in the Champions Cup. The match will go ahead in his honour, his team said.

South African rugby player Hyron Andrews of Johannesburg-based side the Lions was found dead at a hotel in France on Friday, on the eve of his team's Champions Cup match against La Rochelle, local authorities told AFP.

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