Viorel Morariu
| Date of birth | October 18, 1931 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Place of birth | Cuciulata, Romania | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Flanker | ||
| National team(s) | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 1952-1964 |  Romania |
22 | (3) |
Viorel Morariu (born 18 October 1931) is a former Romanian rugby union flanker.[1][2] He is seen as the most influential Romanian rugby player of his generation.[3]
Morariu was a consistent member of the Romanian national team throughout the 1950s and 60s and was a former captain of the team.[2] His son Octavian Morariu became president of the Romanian Rugby Federation (F.R.R).
In 2012 he received Vernon Pugh Award for Distinguished Service.[4]
References
- ↑ Viorel Morariu Scrum.com
- 1 2 "Romanian rugby player big gallery: Viorel Morariu - the leader of a generation". Rugby.ro. Retrieved 24 December 2010.
- ↑ "Viorel Morariu: "I refused Romania to participate in the Six Nations tournament"". gsp.ro. 6 February 2009. Retrieved 24 December 2010.
- ↑ "Morariu receives Distinguished Service Award". irb.com. 13 December 2012. Retrieved 15 December 2012.
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