According to reporting by BBC Africa, South African rugby player Hyron Andrews has passed away at his team's hotel ahead of an upcoming Champions Cup match.

Andrews was traveling with the Johannesburg Lions, who were based at the hotel in preparation for their fixture against La Rochelle scheduled for Saturday.

The tragic news comes as a sudden blow to the Johannesburg Lions squad and the broader rugby union community as they prepare for the weekend clash.

Readers can find the full original report and further updates at BBC Africa.

Source: BBC Africa