South African rugby player Hyron Andrews paid emotional tribute in France
Summary
Hyron Andrews, a South African rugby player, died in France at age 31 just before a Champions Cup game between La Rochelle and the Johannesburg Lions. Both teams paid tribute to him with a minute of silence and other memorial gestures before the match, which La Rochelle won 31-14.Key Facts
- Hyron Andrews was a 31-year-old South African rugby player.
- He passed away in France on October 16, 2026, in a hotel shower.
- Andrews had no known health problems before his death.
- An investigation and autopsy were started to determine the cause of death.
- Andrews recently joined the Johannesburg-based Lions rugby team.
- Tribute included a minute of silence, black armbands worn by La Rochelle players, and a La Rochelle shirt given to the Lions staff.
- Andrews previously played for the KZN Sharks in South Africa and Sale Sharks in England.
- Both teams showed emotional reactions, with some players crying or bowing their heads during the tribute.
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