Former Sale Shark lock Andrews dies at team hotel in La Rochelle

Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Andrews joined Sale in February 2024 and made 45 appearances for the club before heading back to his native South Africa at the end of last season

BBC Sport rugby union news reporter Published 12 minutes ago Former Sale second row Hyron Andrews has died at his Johannesburg Lions' team hotel before their Champions Cup match at La Rochelle on Saturday.

A statement from SA Rugby stated that his death had been an "accident" and that the 31-year-old had "died after a fall".

"We are heartbroken by the passing of Hyron," said Lions chief executive Rudolf Straeuli.

"He was not only a gifted rugby player, but also a cherished member of our Lions family having recently joined us this season.