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| name = Dylan Mika
| name = Dylan Mika
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| birth_name = Dylan Gabriel Mika
| birth_name = Dylan Gabriel Mika
| nickname =
| nickname =
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1972|04|17|df=yes}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1972|04|17|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Auckland]], New Zealand
| birth_place = [[Auckland]], New Zealand
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2018|3|20|1972|04|17|df=yes}}
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2018|3|20|1972|04|17|df=yes}}
| death_place = Auckland, New Zealand
| death_place = Auckland, New Zealand
| height = {{height|m=1.94}}
| height = {{height|m=1.94}}
| weight = {{convert|108|kg|stlb|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|108|kg|stlb|abbr=on}}
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| ru_position = [[Flanker (rugby union)|Flanker]]
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| repteam1 = {{nrut|Samoa}}
| allblackno = 982
| repteam2 = {{nrut|New Zealand}}
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| repyears1 = 1994
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| ru_nationalyears =1994<br>1999
| repyears2 = 1999
| repcaps1 = 2
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| repcaps2 = 7
| ru_nationalpoints =(0)<br>(5)
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| superyears1 = 1996&ndash;1998, 2000
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| relatives = [[Pat Lam]] (cousin)
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| school = [[Marcellin College, Auckland|Marcellin College]] and [[St Peter's College, Auckland|St Peter's College]]}}
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| relatives = [[Pat Lam]] (cousin)
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| school = [[Marcellin College, Auckland|Marcellin College]] and [[St Peter's College, Auckland|St Peter's College]]
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'''Dylan Gabriel Mika''' (17 April 1972 – 20 March 2018) was a New Zealand-born [[rugby union]] player who represented the national teams of both [[Samoa national rugby union team|Samoa]] and [[New Zealand national rugby union team|New Zealand]].
'''Dylan Gabriel Mika''' (17 April 1972 – 20 March 2018) was a New Zealand-born [[rugby union]] player who represented the national teams of both [[Samoa national rugby union team|Samoa]] and [[New Zealand national rugby union team|New Zealand]].


Born in Auckland, Mika was initially educated at [[Marcellin College, Auckland|Marcellin College]], before moving to [[St Peter's College, Auckland|St Peter's College]]. He played mainly as a [[Flanker (rugby union)|flanker]] during his career.{{cn|date=March 2018}}
Born in Auckland, Mika was initially educated at [[Marcellin College, Auckland|Marcellin College]], before moving to [[St Peter's College, Auckland|St Peter's College]]. He played mainly as a [[Flanker (rugby union)|flanker]] during his career.{{citation needed|date=March 2018}}


He played provincially for [[Auckland Rugby Football Union|Auckland]] between 1994 and 2000, and for the [[Blues (Super rugby franchise)|Blues]] in the [[Super Rugby|Super 12]]. He was drafted into the [[Chiefs (Super rugby franchise)|Chiefs]] in 1999. In 2000 he returned to the Blues before playing for Auckland in the [[National Provincial Championship]]. Following that season he moved to play in [[Japan]].{{cn|date=March 2018}}
He played provincially for [[Auckland Rugby Football Union|Auckland]] between 1994 and 2000, and for the [[Blues (Super rugby franchise)|Blues]] in the [[Super Rugby|Super 12]]. He was drafted into the [[Chiefs (Super rugby franchise)|Chiefs]] in 1999. In 2000 he returned to the Blues before playing for Auckland in the [[National Provincial Championship (1976–2005)|National Provincial Championship]]. Following that season he moved to play in [[Japan]].{{citation needed|date=March 2018}}


He first played internationally for Samoa, playing two tests in 1994. He then stood down from international rugby for three years to enable him to play for New Zealand (the All Blacks). He played a total of seven [[Test match (rugby union)|tests]] and one non-international game for New Zealand&mdash;all in 1999. His first match was against his old side Samoa, who were also captained by his cousin, [[Pat Lam]].{{cn|date=March 2018}}
He first played internationally for Samoa, playing two tests in 1994. He then stood down from international rugby for three years to enable him to play for New Zealand (the All Blacks). He played a total of seven [[Test match (rugby union)|tests]] and one non-international game for New Zealand&mdash;all in 1999. His first match was against his old side Samoa, who were also captained by his cousin, [[Pat Lam]].{{citation needed|date=March 2018}}


He played in several of that year's Tri-Nations matches before being selected for the squad for the [[1999 Rugby World Cup]]. In that tournament he started only one match, against [[Italy national rugby union team|Italy]] in [[Huddersfield]].{{cn|date=March 2018}}
He played in several of that year's Tri-Nations matches before being selected for the squad for the [[1999 Rugby World Cup]]. In that tournament he started only one match, against [[Italy national rugby union team|Italy]] in [[Huddersfield]].{{citation needed|date=March 2018}}


==Retirement and death==
==Retirement and death==
On his retirement from rugby he returned to New Zealand. Mika, who suffered from diabetes, died from a suspected heart attack in Auckland on 20 March 2018, aged 45. <ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/102449089/former-all-black-dylan-mika-dead-at-45|title=Former All Black Dylan Mika dead, at 45|work=Stuff.co.nz|date=20 March 2018|accessdate=20 March 2018}}</ref>
On his retirement from rugby he returned to New Zealand. Mika, who suffered from diabetes, died from a suspected heart attack in Auckland on 20 March 2018, aged 45.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/102449089/former-all-black-dylan-mika-dead-at-45|title=Former All Black Dylan Mika dead, at 45|work=Stuff.co.nz|date=20 March 2018|access-date=20 March 2018}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==Sources==
==Sources==
*{{All Blacks|611|Dylan Mika}}
*{{All Blacks|611|Dylan Mika}}
*{{cite news|url=http://www.scrum.com/2444_10162.php|title=Blues flanker dilemma|date=27 April 2000|publisher=scrum.com|accessdate=24 April 2008}}
*{{cite news|url=http://www.scrum.com/2444_10162.php|title=Blues flanker dilemma|date=27 April 2000|publisher=scrum.com|access-date=24 April 2008}}
*{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/rugby_world_cup/teams/new_zealand/475004.stm|title=Ton-up All Blacks rout Italy|date=14 October 1999|publisher=bbc.co.uk|accessdate=24 April 2008}}
*{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/rugby_world_cup/teams/new_zealand/475004.stm|title=Ton-up All Blacks rout Italy|date=14 October 1999|publisher=bbc.co.uk|access-date=24 April 2008}}
*{{cite news|url=http://stuff.co.nz/sundaynews/4488775a19772.html|title=Former player says Blues need a powwow|publisher=Sunday News|last=Long|first=David|accessdate=24 April 2008}}
*{{cite news|url=http://stuff.co.nz/sundaynews/4488775a19772.html|title=Former player says Blues need a powwow|publisher=Sunday News|last=Long|first=David|access-date=24 April 2008|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130223065609/http://stuff.co.nz/sundaynews/4488775a19772.html|archive-date=23 February 2013|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}
*{{cite web|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/rugby/world_cup/news/1999/09/26/newzealand_bios|title=Biographies|publisher=sportsillustrated.cnn.com|date=26 September 1999|accessdate=24 April 2008}}
*{{cite web|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/rugby/world_cup/news/1999/09/26/newzealand_bios|title=Biographies|publisher=sportsillustrated.cnn.com|date=26 September 1999|access-date=24 April 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071118144548/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/rugby/world_cup/news/1999/09/26/newzealand_bios/|archive-date=18 November 2007|url-status=dead}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.moh.govt.nz/moh.nsf/pagesmh/6870/$File/npdi-diabetes-services-physical-guidelines.pdf|format=pdf|title=Physical Activity Guide|publisher=Ministry of Health|accessdate=24 April 2008}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.moh.govt.nz/moh.nsf/pagesmh/6870/$File/npdi-diabetes-services-physical-guidelines.pdf|title=Physical Activity Guide|publisher=Ministry of Health|access-date=24 April 2008}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.scrum.com/1200_1205.php?player=13694&includeref=dynamic|title=Dylan Mika|publisher=scrum.com|accessdate=24 April 2008}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.scrum.com/1200_1205.php?player=13694&includeref=dynamic|title=Dylan Mika|publisher=scrum.com|access-date=24 April 2008}}
{{Samoa Squad 1994 Tour}}
{{All Blacks Squad 1999 World Cup}}
{{All Blacks Squad 1999 World Cup}}


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Latest revision as of 15:41, 14 December 2024

Dylan Mika
Birth nameDylan Gabriel Mika
Date of birth(1972-04-17)17 April 1972
Place of birthAuckland, New Zealand
Date of death20 March 2018(2018-03-20) (aged 45)
Place of deathAuckland, New Zealand
Height1.94 m (6 ft 4+1⁄2 in)
Weight108 kg (17 st 0 lb)
SchoolMarcellin College and St Peter's College
Notable relative(s)Pat Lam (cousin)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1994–2000 Auckland 55 ()
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
1996–1998, 2000 Blues 23 ()
1999 Chiefs ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1994 Samoa 2 (0)
1999 New Zealand 7 (5)

Dylan Gabriel Mika (17 April 1972 – 20 March 2018) was a New Zealand-born rugby union player who represented the national teams of both Samoa and New Zealand.

Born in Auckland, Mika was initially educated at Marcellin College, before moving to St Peter's College. He played mainly as a flanker during his career.[citation needed]

He played provincially for Auckland between 1994 and 2000, and for the Blues in the Super 12. He was drafted into the Chiefs in 1999. In 2000 he returned to the Blues before playing for Auckland in the National Provincial Championship. Following that season he moved to play in Japan.[citation needed]

He first played internationally for Samoa, playing two tests in 1994. He then stood down from international rugby for three years to enable him to play for New Zealand (the All Blacks). He played a total of seven tests and one non-international game for New Zealand—all in 1999. His first match was against his old side Samoa, who were also captained by his cousin, Pat Lam.[citation needed]

He played in several of that year's Tri-Nations matches before being selected for the squad for the 1999 Rugby World Cup. In that tournament he started only one match, against Italy in Huddersfield.[citation needed]

Retirement and death

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On his retirement from rugby he returned to New Zealand. Mika, who suffered from diabetes, died from a suspected heart attack in Auckland on 20 March 2018, aged 45.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Former All Black Dylan Mika dead, at 45". Stuff.co.nz. 20 March 2018. Retrieved 20 March 2018.

Sources

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