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. See also List of Romania national rugby union players References External links Obituary of Viorel Morariu, Romanian Rugby Federation Romanian rugby union players 1931 births 2017 deaths Romania international rugby union players Rugby union flankers Presidents of the Romanian Rugby Federation