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Rugby player Hyron Andrews dies at 31

Former Sale Sharks and Johannesburg Lions player, Hyron Andrews, has died at the age of 31 after an accidental fall at his team’s hotel in South Africa. Read More: https://punchng.com/rugby-player-hyron-andrews-dies-at-31/

Rugby player Hyron Andrews dies at 31

Former Sale Sharks second-row Hyron Andrews has died at the age of 31 after a fall at the Johannesburg Lions’ team hotel in South Africa ahead of their European Champions Cup match against La Rochelle on Saturday. South African Rugby Union (SA Rugby) confirmed his death on Friday, describing it as an accident. Lions chief executive Rudolf Straeuli expressed sadness over the loss, describing Andrews as a gifted player and a cherished member of the team.

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