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Lions Player Dies in French Hotel
South African rugby player dies in suspected cardiac arrest during Champions Cup prep in France.
In brief
South African rugby player dies in suspected cardiac arrest during Champions Cup prep in France. A Lions player died in cardiac arrest in a French hotel room before a Champions Cup match against La Rochelle. Originally reported by Allafrica.
Lions Player Dies in French Hotel
A Lions player died in a hotel room on the Île de Ré island in France.
Player Found Unresponsive
French media reported the player was found unresponsive in a shower cubicle.
Cardiac Arrest Before Match
Paramedics tried to resuscitate but failed; he died shortly before 10:30am.
Family Uninformed
The player's family has not been informed, so his name cannot be released.
The short version
A Lions player died in cardiac arrest in a French hotel room before a Champions Cup match against La Rochelle.
