Neculai Nichitean (born 27 September 1969) in Șcheia, is a former Romanian rugby union football player and currently a coach. He played as a fly-half.

Neculai Nichitean
Birth nameNeculai Nichitean
Date of birth (1969-09-27) 27 September 1969 (age 55)
Place of birthȘcheia, Romania
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight187 lb (85 kg)
Occupation(s)Rugby Coach
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fly-half
Youth career
  Suceava
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1986–1989
1989–1993
1993–1997
1997–1999
1999–2003
2003–2006
Suceava
Baia Mare
Universitatea Cluj
Mirano Rugby 1957
Rugby Bologna
Modena Rugby Club
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International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1990–1997  Romania 28 (201)
Coaching career
Years Team
2011–2012 Universitatea Cluj

Club career

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Nichitean played for Suceava, Baia Mare, Universitatea Cluj and also for Mirano, Bologna and Modena in Italy.[1] After retiring from playing he coached Romanian rugby club Universitatea Cluj.[2]

International career

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Nichitean gathered 28 caps for Romania, from his debut in 1990 to his last game in 1997. He scored 45 penalties and 18 conversions during his international career, 201 points on aggregate. He was a member of his national side for the 2nd and 3rd Rugby World Cups in 1991 and 1995 and played in 4 group matches.[3]

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