South African rugby player Hyron Andrews paid emotional tribute in France
Andrews died in France on Friday while on tour with the Johannesburg Lions during the Champions Cup rugby tournament.
Al Jazeera English reports: Andrews died in France on Friday while on tour with the Johannesburg Lions during the Champions Cup rugby tournament.
This sports story centres on France. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include South African, Hyron Andrews and Johannesburg Lions.
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- South African, Hyron Andrews, Johannesburg Lions, Champions Cup
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