Lions player Hyron Andrews dies in La Rochelle on eve of Champions Cup opener
The Lions said that Hyron Andrews was a 'valued member' of their team and that 'his loss will be felt profoundly by his teammates, coaches, supporters and all who had the privilege of knowing him.' Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile
The Lions and South Africa Rugby have confirmed Hyron Andrews as the player who tragically died at a hotel in France ahead of his club's Champions Cup match with La Rochelle.
SA Rugby said the 31-year-old lock "died after falling at the team’s hotel". According to local reports, Andrews was found unresponsive in a shower stall at a hotel on Île de Ré. Emergency services arrived shortly after 10am but were unable to revive him. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The hotel confirmed to local website Ici La Rochelle that a psychological support unit had been set up for the Lions franchise's players and staff, as well as the hotel personnel.
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