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‘I didn’t fully grasp it at the time… When I moved to Romania, I started to understand’

It seems Romania has finally managed to overcome what had been some of its most troubling years after a promising opening campaign in the 2026 Nations Cup.

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Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 10:12 AM

Key Things to Know

Diaspora players like Logan Weidner and Nicolas Onutu are helping strengthen Romania's national rugby team ahead of November fixtures.
Romania showed strong form in the 2026 Nations Cup, drawing with Uruguay, beating Samoa, and scoring 15 tries in three games.
The Stejarii will host Tonga, the United States, and Canada at Stadionul Arcul de Triumf in Bucharest.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Diaspora players Logan Weidner and Nicolas Onutu reflected on representing Romania as the national rugby team builds momentum toward the 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup. After a strong showing in the 2026 Nations Cup, including a draw with Uruguay and a win against Samoa, Romania is preparing to host Tonga, the United States, and Canada in Bucharest.

Canadian-born forward Weidner and French-born back Onutu noted that integrating diaspora talent has provided fresh perspectives and raised standards for head coach David Gérard's squad.

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‘I didn’t fully grasp it at the time… When I moved to Romania, I started to understand’

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