Viorel Morariu
# 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.

