Rugby: South African Lions beaten 31-14 by La Rochelle in Champions Cup
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on IOL
The South African Lions lost 31-14 to La Rochelle in the Champions Cup after paying tribute to their second-row forward Hyron Andrews, who died recently. Despite the defeat, the team produced a battling performance and left the French stadium to applause, IOL reports.
The Lions, a South African rugby club, were beaten 31-14 by La Rochelle on Saturday in the Champions Cup at Stade Marcel-Deflandre. The South African players paid tribute before kick-off to their second-row forward Hyron Andrews, who died this week after a fall, IOL reports.
Lions captain Francke Horn placed the number 5 shirt worn by Andrews on the pitch during a minute’s silence. Despite the defeat, the visitors received a mark of respect from the La Rochelle crowd, according to IOL. Hyron Andrews died at the age of 31, according to an article published previously.
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