South African rugby player Andrews dies before club match in France

Yahoo Sports·October 16, 2026 at 4:48 PM+2

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South African rugby player Hyron Andrews has died in his hotel in France ahead of a Champions Cup match against La Rochelle, his Johannesburg club Lions Rugby Company said on Friday. "We are heartbroken by the passing of Hyron.

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