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South African rugby player Hyron Andrews dies in France ahead of Champions Cup debut
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PUBLISHEDOct 16, 2026, 1:40 PM
What the source reports
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.
Main source: © Phill Magakoe, AFP
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