Viorel Morariu

Viorel Morariu (18 October 1931 – 23 May 2017) was a former Romanian rugby union flanker. He was one of the best Romanian rugby players of his generation.

His son Octavian Morariu became president of the Romanian Rugby Federation (F.R.R).

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.