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

South African rugby player for the Lions team Hyron ​Andrews 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.

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16 Oct 2026, 14:10 UTC

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16 Oct 2026, 15:11 UTC

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