10bet Lions player Hyron Andrews has died while on tour ahead of the club’s Investec Champions Cup and United Rugby Championship fixtures, European Professional Club Rugby announced.
No further details were provided.
“The thoughts of everyone at EPCR and the wider international rugby community are with Hyron’s wife Maiglin, his young sons, wider family, friends, teammates, the 10bet Lions and all those who knew and loved him at this incredibly difficult time,” EPCR Chairman Dominic McKay said.
The Lions are in France for their first-round Champions Cup match against Stade Rochelais. It is the club's first Investec Champions Cup match in club history. The squad and management chose to play as scheduled in Andrews’ honor. A moment of silence will be held before every Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup match this weekend.
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It is with deep sadness that EPCR has learned of the tragic passing of 10bet Lions player Hyron Andrews while on tour ahead of their Investec Champions Cup and URC fixtures.
EPCR Chairman Dominic McKay said: “The thoughts of everyone at EPCR and the wider international rugby community are with Hyron’s wife Maiglin, his young sons, wider family, friends, teammates, the 10bet Lions and all those who knew and loved him at this incredibly difficult time.”
The 10bet Lions squad and management are currently in France ahead of their Round 1 Investec Champions Cup match against Stade Rochelais, and the squad, as a group, have chosen to play tomorrow as planned in honour of their teammate.
In memory of Hyron, a moment’s silence will be held ahead of every Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup match this weekend.
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The United Rugby Championship extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Hyron Andrews, and to everyone at the Lions, following his passing.
Our thoughts are with Hyron’s loved ones, his current and former teammates and everyone at the Lions during this heartbreaking time. We stand alongside the Lions family and the wider rugby community in mourning his passing.
Our heartfelt sympathies are with all those who knew and loved Hyron.