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La Rochelle and Lions honor Hyron Andrews
Lions and La Rochelle pause to honor Hyron Andrews, who died suddenly at 31.
In brief
Lions and La Rochelle pause to honor Hyron Andrews, who died suddenly at 31. Former Sale Sharks player Hyron Andrews died suddenly in France at age 31, prompting Lions and La Rochelle to observe a minute's silence before their Champions Cup match. Originally reported by The Rugby Paper.
Hyron Andrews dies suddenly
Lions and La Rochelle observed a minute's silence before their Champions Cup clash after former Sale Sharks player Hyron Andrews died suddenly in France at age 31.
“Hyron Andrews died suddenly in France on Friday aged 31”
Andrews' death details
Andrews was found unconscious in a shower cubicle at a hotel on Ile de Re, where emergency services confirmed he died after cardiac arrest.
“the player was found unconscious in a shower cubicle at a hotel on the Ile de Re”
Lions' tribute
Lions chief executive Rudolf Straeuli called Andrews a 'gifted rugby player' and 'cherished member of our Lions family', extending deepest sympathies to his family.
“We are heartbroken by the passing of Hyron. He was not only a gifted rugby player, but also a cherished member of our Lions family”
Sale Sharks' statement
Sale Sharks expressed devastation over Andrews' death, stating he was a 'much-loved member of the squad' and sending condolences to his family.
“Everyone at Sale Sharks is devastated to learn of the death of our former player Hyron Andrews”
In short
Former Sale Sharks player Hyron Andrews died suddenly in France at age 31, prompting Lions and La Rochelle to observe a minute's silence before their Champions Cup match.
