South African rugby player dies on tour after fall at team hotel

Yahoo Sports·October 16, 2026 at 3:27 PM+2

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The sport has paid tribute to Hyron Andrews, a lock forward for the Lions, who was in France on club duty for the Champions Cup and previously played for his country at Under-20 level, while featuring in the Prem for Sale Sharks

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South African rugby player Andrews dies before club match in France

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