By MARK RICHARDSON

LA ROCHELLE overcame an emotional Lions side at Stade Marcel-Deflandre as the South African visitors made their Champions Cup debut just a day after the death of teammate Hyron Andrews.
Lions produced a courageous performance in difficult circumstances, remaining within striking distance of the two-time European champions for an hour before the French hosts pulled clear.
A minute’s silence was observed before kick-off, with a Lions No.5 jersey placed in front of the players in tribute to Andrews, whose death on Friday had cast a shadow over the fixture.

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