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Kolisi pays tribute to former Sharks teammate Hyron Andrews

By Angus Opperman
Friday 6 Nov 2026
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA – JUNE 08: Hyron Andrews with Siya Kolisi during the Cell C Sharks training session at Jonsson Kings Park on June 08, 2021 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images)

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok captain Siya Kolisi paid tribute to former Sharks teammate Hyron Andrews, who sadly passed away while on tour with the Lions ahead of their Champions Cup clash against La Rochelle.

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Andrews will be laid to rest on Saturday in his home town of Paarl following his tragic passing.

The news was a shock to the entire rugby community, and tributes poured in for Andrews from all around the world, with several clubs paying tribute with a moment of silence before kick-off and encouraging fans to clap in the fifth minute of the match for the Paarl-born forward who donned the No.5 jersey.

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Kolisi, who played alongside Andrews, shared a heartfelt tribute to his former Sharks teammate and spoke about what he meant on and off the field to many.

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“It’s a difficult one; I don’t think his death has sunk in yet for a lot of us because it feels like we were just with Hyron the other day,” Kolisi said on Friday following the Springboks’ captains run ahead of their Nations Championship clash against Italy.

“I’ve played with him, and I know how tough his passing was for the guys that were close to him.

“But I can’t imagine what it’s like for his wife and his family; I mean, we saw each other at every single game [at the Sharks], they supported him throughout everything.

“She travelled all around the world to support Hyron, and now they have two kids, and his family is impacted by his passing as well.

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“I can imagine it being tough for us, but I can’t imagine what it’s like for his wife and kids.

“We’re thinking of them and praying for them. I really have no words; I don’t really know what to say, but I’m thinking about his family.

“Hyron was an amazing human being. I don’t think anyone can say anything bad about him.

“He used to bring a lot of energy and was a team player; even if he didn’t play, he was always there for the guys and had the same energy all the time.

“He was willing to go to places to get an opportunity to play; he was a proper team man and a good person off the field too.

“So yes, we’re thinking of his family at this time,” Kolisi concluded.

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