Romania's Balan out of World Cup

Petru Balan has pulled out of Romania’s World Cup squad because of a knee injury.

Thu, 13 Sep, 2007 - 16:19

Petru Balan has pulled out of Romania’s World Cup squad because of a knee injury.

The Biarritz prop will be replaced in the squad by Paulica Ion, who will join up with the Romanians on Friday.

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