Viorel Morariu

Viorel Morariu was a Romanian rugby union flanker. He was one of the best Romanian rugby players of his generation.
His son, Octavian, was also a rugby player, and both served as presidents of the Romanian Rugby Federation.

International career

Morariu was a consistent member of the Romania [national rugby union team|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] for his contributions to rugby.

Death

Morariu died on 23 May 2017 at the age of 85.