Lions rugby player Hyron Andrews died of aortic dissection

Hyron Andrews Lions Rugby aortic dissection Investec Champions Cup rugby

Lions Rugby has confirmed that 31-year-old lock forward Hyron Andrews died of natural causes following an autopsy conducted by French authorities. The autopsy determined the cause of death was an aortic dissection, likely resulting from an aortic aneurysm, which caused a significant accumulation of blood in the sac surrounding his heart.

Andrews was found in cardiac arrest in a hotel shower cubicle in France on Friday, ahead of the team’s Investec Champions Cup match against La Rochelle. Despite the tragedy, the Lions proceeded with the match in his honor, which was marked by a minute of silence and tributes from players and fans.

The player, who previously played for the Sale Sharks in England and represented South Africa at the Under-20 level, leaves behind his wife, Maighlin, and two young sons. The process to repatriate his body to South Africa is currently underway.

Entities

France · Hyron Andrews · La Rochelle · Lions · Lions Rugby · Sale Sharks

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 2 SOURCES] Andrews was found in a shower cubicle at his team's hotel. www.bbc.co.uk
[● 2 SOURCES] The repatriation process to South Africa has begun. www.bbc.co.uk
[● 2 SOURCES] Hyron Andrews was 31 years old. www.bbc.co.uk
[● 2 SOURCES] The tear in the aorta led to blood filling the sac surrounding the heart. www.bbc.co.uk
[● 2 SOURCES] The cause of death was an aortic dissection. www.bbc.co.uk
[● 2 SOURCES] The Lions played their match against La Rochelle in his honour. www.bbc.co.uk
[○ 1 SOURCE] The dissection most likely occurred on an aortic aneurysm.
[● 2 SOURCES] Hyron Andrews died of natural causes. www.bbc.co.uk