Lions players weep during Hyron Andrews tribute[watch]
· The South African
Hyron Andrews’s Lions teammates wept during a minute of silence held in his honour. The 31-year-old died on Friday, 16 October, on the eve of the club’s match against La Rochelle in France.
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The South African side lost the game 41-13.
LIONS PLAYERS WEEP DURING MINUTE OF SILENCE
On Saturday, 17 October – just one day after Hyron Andrews’s death – the Lions remembered their team mate in a minute of silence.
The tribute took place at the Stade Marcel-Deflandre in France, where the club played La Rochelle.
During the minute, players were seen crying, with tears rolling down their faces. Hyron’s number 5 jersey was placed on the pitch before them.
On various screens throughout the stadium, black-and-white images of Hyron Andrews were shown.
The club dedicated the match to the late teammate, but ultimately lost 41-13.
A beautiful tribute by the 10Bet Lions and La Rochelle for Hyron Andrews ❤️
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HYRONS ANDREWS CAUSE OF DEATH
Hyron Andrews was found unresponsive in a shower at the Lions’ hotel at the Île de Ré.
Emergency services were unable to resuscitate him.
SA Rugby have confirmed that Hyron died following an accident involving a fall at the hotel. French authorities opened an investigation into the circumstances of his death.
His cause of death has not been confirmed.
Hyron leaves behind a wife, Maighlin, and their two young children.