Mika dies at age 45

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Mika dies at age 45

Former Samoa and All Blacks flanker Dylan Mika died in Auckland on Tuesday at the age of 45, his family said in a statement released by New Zealand Rugby.

Local media reported he had died from a suspected heart attack.

Mika played two tests for Samoa and seven for the All Blacks who he represented at the 1999 World Cup.