Lions star lock Hyron Andrews tragically passed away on Friday 16 October while on tour with the team in France.

HYRON ANDREWS DIES

The Lions confirmed the death of Hyron Andrews in a statement sharing their condolences with his wife and children.

“Our deepest and most heartfelt condolences go to Hyron’s wife, Maighlin, their young sons, and the entire Andrews family. We hold them in our thoughts during this time of unimaginable grief and ask that their privacy be respected as they mourn,” read the statement said.

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The Sun reports that Andrews was found unconscious in a shower

Read the full article from The South African Rugby here.