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Valentin Poparlan
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Romania
Age
39
Position
Lock
Height
196cm
Weight
117kg
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Valentin Poparlan Stats
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Valentin Poparlan Stats
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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.
