late withdrawal from their Rugby World Cup squad in 2011 because he was not prepared to fly all the way to New Zealand. The Romanian side arrived in Christchurch to prepare for their first game of the tournament against Scotland in Invercargill on 10 September without Fercu, who failed to get on the plane when it left Romania. Another one of the Oaks greatest players are Romeo Gontineac, represented Romania in four Rugby World Cups from 1995 to 2007. The hard running centre, who became the national coach in 2010, was capped 75 times for the nation, scoring 13 tries and a drop goal. During his career he played professionally in Romania, South Africa and France. Members of the 1924 Olympics team Coaches Current coaching staff The current coaching staff of the Romanian national team: Former coaches Individual all-time records Most caps Last updated: Portugal vs Romania, 19 February 2023. Statistics include officially capped matches only. Most tries Last updated: Portugal vs Romania, 19 February 2023. Statistics include officially capped matches only. Most points Last updated: Portugal vs Romania, 19 February 2023. Statistics include officially capped matches only. Most matches as captain Last updated: Portugal vs Romania, 19 February 2023. Statistics include officially capped matches only. Most points in a match Last updated: Portugal vs Romania, 19 February 2023. Statistics include officially capped matches only. Most tries in a match Last updated: Portugal vs Romania, 19 February 2023. Statistics include officially capped matches only. Media coverage Romania's Rugby Europe Championship matches, mid year internationals and end of year internationals are currently televised by TVR. Kit suppliers See also Rugby union in Romania Romanian Rugby Federation List of Romania national rugby union players Romania national rugby sevens team Romania women's national rugby sevens team Romania women's national rugby union team Romania national under-20 rugby union team Sport in Romania References Further reading External links Official website Romania national rugby union team Rugby union in Romania Teams in European Nations Cup (rugby union) European national rugby union teams