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La Rochelle stood in solidarity with the emotional Lions following the sudden death of their teammate Hyron Andrews.
The 31-year-old was found dead on the eve of the game following an accident at the Johannesburg team hotel in France, casting a long shadow over Saturday’s Champions Cup clash.
La Rochelle fans, who won the tie 31-14, lined the approach to the stadium and applauded an emotional Lions side on their arrival.
Tributes continued with a minute’s silence as Andrews’ shirt was placed in the center of the pitch and a number of the South African contingent fought back tears.
The fans broke into applause in the fifth minute, in honor of Andrews’ team.
The game resumed after discussions between the teams on Friday.