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

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- France 24, 2026-10-16 13:40 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/sport/20261016-south-african-rugby-player-found-dead-in-french-hotel-ahead-of-champions-cup-debut

> A South African rugby player with the Lions was found dead at a hotel in France on Friday, local media reported. The discovery came a day before a European Champions Cup match against La Rochelle. The player's identity has not been made public.

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