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Person: Alin Petrache

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Fear of flying grounds Romanian Fercu’s World Cup dreams

ROMANIA winger Catalin Fercu has revealed he pulled out of the 2011 Rugby World Cup squad at the last minute due to a fear of flying.

Fri, 02 Sep, 2011

Romania concentrate on defence

ROMANIA look set to go back to basics and batten down the hatches in Gosford's Central Coast Stadium tomorrow.

Fri, 10 Oct, 2003

Irish get tip-off on Russian job

ROMANIA vice captain Alin Petrache has simple advice for Ireland ahead of their World Cup qualifier against Russia — don’t give them the ball.

Tue, 10 Sep, 2002

Ireland 'must be wary of Russian strengths'

Romania vice-captain Alin Petrache has some simple advice for Ireland ahead of their World Cup qualifier against Russia – don’t give them the ball.

Mon, 09 Sep, 2002

Romanian team announced for Ireland match

The Romanian team to play Ireland in the permanent tsb International at Thomond Park, Limerick, on Saturday, September 7 (k.o. 1.30 pm) is as follows:

Fri, 06 Sep, 2002

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