$13m Man Delivers Kiwis Masterclass
Dylan Brown gave halves partner Kieran Foran the perfect retirement gift by leading New Zealand to an epic comeback victory against Samoa in the Pacific Championships final. His dominant performance reinforced his Golden Boot credentials.
Samoa opened the scoring with two early tries in front of a loud crowd at CommBank Stadium. However, Brown and New Zealand's impact players off the bench shifted momentum, allowing the Kiwis to dominate and win 36-14.
The Kiwis controlled 67 percent of possession in the second half, overpowering the exhausted Samoan team in the final match of 2025.
"Brown feeds on tired defenders and ran them ragged with 169 metres, three assists, nine tackle busts and five offloads."
Brown's impressive stats excited Newcastle Knights fans who anticipate what he might achieve in 2026 after signing a record-breaking deal with the club.
The agile five-eighth made a crucial break early in the second half to set up former teammate Isaiah Papali’i. Later, he extended the lead by connecting with try-scorer Casey McLean, putting New Zealand ahead by more than two scores.
Author’s summary: Dylan Brown’s standout effort powered New Zealand’s thrilling comeback win over Samoa, showcasing his immense value ahead of joining the Newcastle Knights in 2026.
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