South African rugby player found dead in France before debut

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Hyron Andrews, a 31-year-old rugby player for South Africa's Lions team, was found dead at a hotel in France on Friday, the day before the club was due to play La Rochelle in the Champions Cup. The match will go ahead in his honour, his team said. The cause of death was not immediately disclosed. The news shocked the rugby world as the club prepared for a major European fixture.

Why it matters：The death of a professional athlete on tour highlights the health and welfare pressures on players in top-level sport.

Key points

  • Hyron Andrews, 31, was found dead at a hotel in France.
  • He played for South Africa's Lions team.
  • The Champions Cup match will go ahead in his honour.

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