Lions to ‘honour’ Hyron Andrews in match against La Rochelle
Flyhalf Chris Smith will lead a changed side in the Joburg team's first Champions Cup encounter.
The Lions will honor the memory of deceased lock Hyron Andrews during their inaugural Champions Cup match against La Rochelle on Saturday. Andrews, a key player for the Lions who joined them in the off-season, tragically passed away on Friday morning due to a heart attack in a hotel in France. The match, scheduled for 6.30pm, will feature several changes to the Lions lineup following their previous defeat against the Bulls in the URC.
Notably, Bronson Mills returns to the center after an extensive injury absence, while Erich Cronje re-joins the team in the wing position. The Lions lineup includes Quan Horn, Kelly Mpeku, and Morne van den Berg in the back row, with Sikhumbuzo Notshe, Siba Qoma, and Siba Mahashe forming a new loose trio. Andrews' passing has prompted the team to "honour" his memory by playing the match in his memory.
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