Rugby Player Hyron Andrews, 31, Died from Torn Main Artery, Autopsy Reveals
An autopsy report detailed the tragic circumstances surrounding the death of former Sale Sharks lock Hyron Andrews. The 31-year-old, who played for the South African Lions, was discovered unresponsive in a locked shower cubicle at the Atalante-Relais Thalasso Hotel. Emergency services could not revive him; he was pronounced dead at the scene.
His body remains in France. The autopsy identified a tear in his aorta, the body's main artery, as the cause of death. The Lions Rugby Company stated that the death was due to an "aortic dissection," likely from an "aortic aneurysm." French authorities described it as "a tear in the aorta (due to natural causes), which led to a significant accumulation of blood within the sac surrounding the heart."
Andrews had recently returned to South Africa to join the Lions after leaving the English club Sale, where he made 45 appearances. His family requested privacy and patience during the repatriation process, with no set timeline for his body's return to South Africa.
Sale's director of rugby, Alex Sanderson, remembered Andrews as "a brilliant guy and team-mate," highlighting his skill on the field and his charisma off it. He was a beloved husband and father of two. The South African Rugby Union president, Mark Alexander, expressed shock and deep sympathy for Andrews' family and the rugby community.
Andrews was also a former South Africa Under-20 international. The Lions proceeded with their Champions Cup game against La Rochelle the day after his death, which they lost 31-14. Tributes poured in from clubs across Europe.
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