Viorel Morariu (18 October 1931 – 23 May 2017) was a Romanian rugby union flanker.Viorel Morariu Scrum.com 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 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.VIOREL MORARIU, PERSONALITATE MARCANTA A RUGBYULUI ROMANESC, A INCETAT DIN VIATAS-a stins "strategul grămezii" » Povestea lui Viorel Morariu: rugbistul a încetat din viață la vârsta de 85 de aniViorel Morariu, fost preşedinte al Federaţiei Române de Rugby, a încetat din viaţă
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See also List of Romania national rugby union players
References
External links
Obituary of Viorel Morariu, Romanian Rugby Federation