$13m Man Delivers Kiwis Masterclass
Dylan Brown gave his halves partner Kieran Foran the perfect retirement gift by leading New Zealand to an epic comeback victory over Samoa in the Pacific Championships final. Brown’s dominant performance strengthened his claims for the Golden Boot.
Samoa started strong, scoring the first two tries in front of a lively crowd at CommBank Stadium. However, Brown and New Zealand’s powerful bench players turned the momentum as the Kiwis surged to a 36-14 win.
Second Half Domination
The Kiwis controlled possession with 67% of the ball after halftime, overwhelming exhausted Samoan players in the final match of the 2025 season.
Brown exploited tired defenders, finishing with 169 metres gained, three assists, nine tackle busts, and five offloads. Knights fans are eager to see what he will bring in 2026 after signing a record-breaking contract.
Key Plays
- Early in the second half, Brown made a break to assist former teammate Isaiah Papali’i.
- He then set up Casey McLean, a prolific try-scorer, giving New Zealand a lead of more than two scores.
"Dylan Brown delivered halves partner Kieran Foran the perfect retirement gift with another dominant display to lead his side to an epic comeback win over Samoa."
Fans witnessed a thrilling final game with Brown proving why he is a pivotal figure for the Kiwis and a rising star to watch in the coming seasons.
Author’s summary: Dylan Brown’s commanding performance secured a memorable victory for New Zealand, highlighting his rising potential and exciting future with the Knights.