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'''Bradley Moni Mika''' (born 2 June 1981 in [[Auckland]], [[New Zealand]]) is a New Zealander [[rugby union]] player. His position is [[Lock (rugby union)|lock]]. He was educated at [[St Peter's College, Auckland|St Peter's College]]. He made his provincial debut for Auckland in 2000, his Super Rugby debut for [[Crusaders (rugby)|Crusaders]] in 2002, and his international debut in the same year.
'''Bradley Moni Mika''' (born 2 June 1981) is a New Zealand [[rugby union]] player. His position is [[Lock (rugby union)|lock]]. He was educated at [[St Peter's College, Auckland|St Peter's College]]. He made his provincial debut for Auckland in 2000, his [[Super Rugby]] debut for [[Crusaders (rugby)|Crusaders]] in 2002, and his international debut in the same year.


Currently, he plays for the [[Blues (Super Rugby)|Auckland Blues]] in the [[Super Rugby]] competition. In 2007, after stints with the Crusaders<ref>[http://www.crusaders.co.nz/profile/brad-mika/117/player-details.aspx, Brad Mika, Crusaders website](retrieved 28 October 2012)</ref>, Blues and Hurricanes<ref>[http://www.hurricanes.co.nz/team/players/bradley-mika Brad Mika, Hurricanes website] (retrieved 28 October 2012)</ref>, he headed overseas, playing in France and Japan. In 2011 he resigned from the Blues<ref>[http://www.theblues.co.nz/players/106-Bradley-Mika.aspx Bradley Mika, The Blues website] (retrieved 28 October 2012)</ref>.
In 2007, after stints with the Crusaders,<ref>[http://www.crusaders.co.nz/profile/brad-mika/117/player-details.aspx, Brad Mika, Crusaders website](retrieved 28 October 2012)</ref> Blues and Hurricanes,<ref>[http://www.hurricanes.co.nz/team/players/bradley-mika Brad Mika, Hurricanes website] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130208062920/http://www.hurricanes.co.nz/team/players/bradley-mika |date=8 February 2013 }} (retrieved 28 October 2012)</ref> he headed overseas, playing in France and Japan. In 2011 he re-signed with the Blues.<ref>[http://www.theblues.co.nz/players/106-Bradley-Mika.aspx Bradley Mika, The Blues website] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130210182159/http://www.theblues.co.nz/players/106-Bradley-Mika.aspx |date=10 February 2013 }} (retrieved 28 October 2012)</ref> Mika played three tests for the [[All Blacks]] in 2002. He made his debut against [[England national rugby union team|England]] and played his last test against [[Wales national rugby union team|Wales]]. His career ended in 2012 when he had his fifth knee surgery, but was considered far too young for knee reconstructions. He was Malaysian Rugby National head Coach from 2015-2021. Won the Asian first Division 2016 & 2017.


In 2021/22, he returned to NZ to complete season 2 of ''Match Fit''. On episode 1, he didn't participate in the Bronco Test, a 1&nbsp;km agility and endurance test with 30 changes of directions at the 22m, 50m and full length of field, due to knee issues and lack of mobility to squat. On episode 2, however, he won the lineout throw simulation as a [[Hooker (rugby union)|hooker]], beating [[Corey Flynn]]. He then sat himself out against East Coast, again due to [[arthritis]] on his knees.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Match Fit Season 2 Ep 3 {{!}} DOCUMENTARY/FACTUAL {{!}} ThreeNow |url=https://www.threenow.co.nz/shows/match-fit/season-2-ep-3/S2339-580/M58032-601 |access-date=2022-06-29 |website=www.threenow.co.nz}}</ref>
Mika played for the [[All Blacks]] in 2002 in which he played 3 tests. He made his debut against [[England national rugby union team|England]] and played his latest test against [[Wales national rugby union team|Wales]].

==References==
{{Reflist}}


== External links ==
== External links ==
*{{All Blacks|id=1026|name=Brad Mika}}
*{{All Blacks|id=1026|name=Brad Mika}}


==Sources==
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{{2002 Crusaders rugby team}}
{{Blues squad}}

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Revision as of 13:24, 16 May 2024

Brad Mika
Birth nameBradley Moni Mika
Date of birth (1981-06-02) 2 June 1981 (age 43)
Place of birthAuckland, New Zealand
Height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight271 lb (123 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2007–08 Brive 6 (0)
2009–10 NTT Communications Shining Arcs 1 (0)
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2004–07 & 2011–2012 Auckland 41 (62)
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
2002 Crusaders 6 (10)
2003–05 Blues 29 (10)
2006 Crusaders 6 (0)
2007 Hurricanes 10 (0)
2011–12 Blues 6 (0)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2002 New Zealand 3 (0)

Bradley Moni Mika (born 2 June 1981) is a New Zealand rugby union player. His position is lock. He was educated at St Peter's College. He made his provincial debut for Auckland in 2000, his Super Rugby debut for Crusaders in 2002, and his international debut in the same year.

In 2007, after stints with the Crusaders,[1] Blues and Hurricanes,[2] he headed overseas, playing in France and Japan. In 2011 he re-signed with the Blues.[3] Mika played three tests for the All Blacks in 2002. He made his debut against England and played his last test against Wales. His career ended in 2012 when he had his fifth knee surgery, but was considered far too young for knee reconstructions. He was Malaysian Rugby National head Coach from 2015-2021. Won the Asian first Division 2016 & 2017.

In 2021/22, he returned to NZ to complete season 2 of Match Fit. On episode 1, he didn't participate in the Bronco Test, a 1 km agility and endurance test with 30 changes of directions at the 22m, 50m and full length of field, due to knee issues and lack of mobility to squat. On episode 2, however, he won the lineout throw simulation as a hooker, beating Corey Flynn. He then sat himself out against East Coast, again due to arthritis on his knees.[4]

References

  1. ^ Brad Mika, Crusaders website(retrieved 28 October 2012)
  2. ^ Brad Mika, Hurricanes website Archived 8 February 2013 at the Wayback Machine (retrieved 28 October 2012)
  3. ^ Bradley Mika, The Blues website Archived 10 February 2013 at the Wayback Machine (retrieved 28 October 2012)
  4. ^ "Match Fit Season 2 Ep 3 | DOCUMENTARY/FACTUAL | ThreeNow". www.threenow.co.nz. Retrieved 29 June 2022.