A Lions player has apparently died in a hotel room in France, where the South African team has been preparing for the Champions Cup debut against La Rochelle. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• A Lions player has apparently died in a hotel room in France, where the South African team has been preparing for the Champions Cup debut against La Rochelle.S1S2

• A Lions rugby player has tragically died at the team's hotel in France on the eve of their Champions Cup match against La Rochelle, with the game now expected to be postponedS3