India, Oct. 16 -- The Lions Rugby Company has confirmed the death of lock forward Hyron Andrews, who passed away while the South African team was on tour in France ahead of its opening Investec Champions Cup fixture against La Rochelle.

Andrews, a former Sharks and Sale Sharks player, died on Friday, October 16, sending shockwaves through the rugby community. The Lions confirmed his death in an official statement: "Our deepest and most heartfelt condolences go to Hyron's wife, Maiglin, their young sons, and the entire Andrews family. We hold them in our thoughts during this time of unimaginable grief and ask that their privacy be respected as they mourn."

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