Viorel Morariu


Viorel Morariu was a former Romanian rugby union flanker. He is seen as the most influential Romanian rugby player of his generation.
His son Octavian Morariu became president of the Romanian Rugby Federation.

International career

Morariu was a consistent member of the Romanian national team throughout the 1950s and 1960s and was a former captain of the team.

Awards

In 2012, he received the Vernon Pugh Award for Distinguished Service.

Death

Viorel Morariu died on 23 May 2017.