Former All Blacks flanker Dylan Mika has died from a suspected heart attack.
The 45-year-old played two tests for Samoa and, after serving a three-year stand-down period, seven for the All Blacks, including two against Italy and South Africa at the 1999 World Cup.
![Dylan Mika working out with the All Blacks at the gym in Worcester. Photo / Getty Images.](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/TSJMEUCS5OI2WPIHOZVCD7CIDY.jpg?auth=d29d90bb68d02072889d2ef7a80c19ec514015339b806cb36fab13700b43f37c&width=16&height=12&quality=70&smart=true)
Mika, who had diabetes, was a popular figure who cared deeply for Auckland and Samoan rugby. He was also vice president of the New Zealand Barbarians club and an active committee member, working hard in the schools area.
In a statement on Tuesday night, Mika's family described him as a "warm, wonderful, and caring man".