- South African rugby player Hyron Andrews has died aged 31 following a fall at his team's hotel in La Rochelle, France.
- The Lions lock forward, who previously played for English club Sale Sharks and the Junior Springboks, leaves behind his wife and two young sons.
- Tributes have poured in from across the sport, with SA Rugby and Sale Sharks praising Andrews as a gifted player and cherished teammate.
- The Lions squad have chosen to play their European Champions Cup fixture against Stade Rochelais on Saturday in honour of their late teammate.
- A moment of silence will be observed prior to every Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup match this weekend.
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