Both Siya Kolisi and his ex-wife Rachel Kolisi have reacted to the death 31-year-old Lions star lock Hyron Andrews, who passed away on Friday 16 October.
WHAT HAPPENED TO HYRON ANDREWS?
The Lions confirmed the death of Hyron Andrews in a statement expressing their heartbreak and passing on their condolences to his family.
“LIONS SADDENED BY THE PASSING OF STAR LOCK. It is with broken hearts that we mourn the passing of Hyron Andrews, a valued member of our Lions family. Our deepest condolences are with Maiglin, Hendrix, Emerson and the entire Andrews family during this incredibly difficult time,” read the post.
“Rest in peace, Hyron. You will always be part of our family. ❤️,” read the post.
The Sun reports that Andrews was found unconscious in a shower cubicle at the team’s hotel on the Ile de Re, an island off France’s western coast. This has been the team’s training base since Tuesday. Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 10am on Friday morning. Paramedics attended to the player, who was in “cardiorespiratory arrest”. Andrews was pronounced dead after medical personnel responded to the scene.
Take a look at five things to know about Andrews here.
SA RUGBY SUGGESTS HYRON ANDREWS DIED ‘FOLLOWING AN ACCIDENT’
However, a statement from SA Rugby suggests that the rugby star passed away “following an accident while on duty with his team in France”.
“SA Rugby on Friday sent its condolences to the family of Lions lock forward Hyron Andrews who passed away tragically, following an accident while on duty with his team in France,” read the statement from SA Rugby.
“This is terrible and distressing news; our hearts go out to Hyron’s family and the whole Lions rugby community,” said Mr Mark Alexander, president of the South African Rugby Union.
“There are no words to adequately convey our shock and the depth of sympathy we feel for his wife Maighlin, and for his extended family, friends, teammates and loved ones during this time of immense sorrow. Hyron was a respected member of the rugby community whose contribution to the game and impact on those around him will be remembered with great fondness.”
“His untimely passing is a devastating loss, and we share in the grief of all who knew and loved him.The thoughts and prayers of the entire South African rugby family are with Maighlin and all those mourning his loss. May they find strength, comfort and peace in the memories they shared with him and in the support of those around them.”
SIYA AND RACHEL KOLISI REACT TO THE RUGBY STAR’S DEATH
Both Springboks captain Siya Kolisi and his ex-wife Rachel Kolisi have reacted to Andrews’ death. Take a look…
“💔💔💔,” wrote Rachel Kolisi under the Lions post.
“RIP my brother,” wrote Siya on his Instagram Story.
