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Mircea Rusu, a notable figure in Romanian rugby, passed away in Cluj. He was part of the national team that achieved a remarkable record of 25 consecutive international matches without defeat in the 1960s. Born on July 29, 1933, he began playing rugby in 1954 and had a successful career, winning eight national championships and the European Champions Cup in 1964. After retiring, he continued to promote rugby among youth and was recognized as an Honorary Citizen of Cluj in 2023. His death marks a significant loss for Romanian rugby and its future generations.