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SA Rugby and Sharks mourn the tragic loss of Lions lock Hyron Andrews

SA Rugby and the Sharks have expressed their sadness at the sudden death of Hyron Andrews.

SA Rugby and Sharks mourn the tragic loss of Lions lock Hyron Andrews

South African rugby is in mourning following the tragic death of Lions lock Hyron Andrews in an incident at the team’s hotel in France. The 31-year-old, who played for the Sharks in Durban and also had a stint with Sale Sharks in England, died after falling at the Lions’ hotel in La Rochelle, where they were set to face the French club in a European Champions Cup match. European Professional Club Rugby has announced a moment of silence will be observed before every match this weekend in honor of Andrews.

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