South African rugby player found dead in French hotel ahead of Champions Cup debut

France 2416 October 2026, 13:40 UTCFrance

A South African rugby player for the Lions team was found dead at a hotel in France Friday on the eve of a European Champions Cup game with La ‌Rochelle, local media reported. The player's identity has yet not been made public.

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