Table-toppers Edinburgh ran in five tries to beat the Lions 31-10 in their United Rugby Championship clash at a rain-soaked Hive Stadium in Scotland on Friday night.
Further details have been revealed about the cause of death of Lions star Hyron Andrews, who suddenly passed away last Friday.
Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen paid tribute to the character of both Hyron Andrews and his grieving squad after they chose to play their Champions Cup opener against La Rochelle.
The Lions made a promising start in their Champions Cup debut but were unable to sustain the challenge as French giants La Rochelle claimed a 31-14 victory at Stade Marcel-Deflandre.
French authorities have opened an investigation into the death of Lions lock Hyron Andrews, who died at the team's hotel on the Île de Ré on Friday morning.
The Lions Company have confirmed the sudden passing of lock Hyron Andrews, who joined the franchise at the beginning of the 2026-27 season.