# Rugby: The Lions say following an autopsy report lock Hyron Andrew’s death was found to be caused by a a tear in his aorta. Andrew died suddenly in a French Hotel last Friday prior to the team’s match against La Rochelle. The statement added the French authorities, who conducted the autopsy, confirmed the cause of death as a tear in the aorta, leading to heart failure. The Lions decided to honour the 31-year-old by opting not to postpone the match which the home side eventually won 31-14.
Rugby: Lions Rugby confirms the cause of Hyron Andrew’s death