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Tragedy strikes Lions as lock Hyron Andrews dies in France ahead of Champions Cup clash

IOL Sport · 16 October 2026 at 14:20

Tragedy strikes Lions as lock Hyron Andrews dies in France ahead of Champions Cup clash

The Lions have been rocked by tragedy in France after a player reportedly died at the team’s hotel ahead of their Champions Cup clash against La Rochelle, with the rugby community awaiting an official statement from the Johannesburg franchise.

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