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Romania Valentin Ursache

Valentin Ursache

Romania

Age

39

Position

Lock

Height

194cm

Weight

112kg

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Rugby World Cup

Romania insist they won’t target Johnny Sexton

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Rugby World Cup

Romania insist they won’t target Johnny Sexton

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Another World Cup-bound nation loses their coach on the eve of 2023

Another World Cup-bound nation loses their coach on the eve of 2023

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Bio

Valentin Ursache may not have the most natural build for a lock forward, but he has still been an important part of the Romanian squad since his debut against Italy in 2004. His form for Aix-en-Provence has also been highly commended by local journalists. He made two appearances at the 2007 World Cup.