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Valentin Poparlan Stats
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Valentin Poparlan Performance Analysis
Valentin Poparlan Bio
Valentin Popirlan is a new addition to the
Romanian second row, and will add further competition to a strong area in Romania's pack. Currently playing in the Romanian domestic league with CSM Bucuresti, Popirlan made his Romanian debut in 2011 against
Portugal. He has largely been used as a substitute to date in his international career.
