$13m Man Delivers Kiwis Masterclass
Dylan Brown gave his halves partner Kieran Foran an ideal retirement gift by leading New Zealand to a remarkable comeback against Samoa in the Pacific Championships final. Brown’s outstanding performance reinforced his bid for the Golden Boot.
Samoa opened the scoring with the first two tries in front of a lively crowd at CommBank Stadium. However, Brown, along with New Zealand’s powerful bench players, shifted momentum, helping the Kiwis surge to a 36-14 victory.
Key Match Highlights
- New Zealand controlled 67% of possession in the second half.
- The Samoan team tired as the match progressed, unable to maintain their initial energy.
- Brown excelled with 169 running metres, three assists, nine tackle busts, and five offloads.
Impact of Brown’s Performance
Brown exploited fatigued defenders, consistently breaking through the defense. Early in the second half, he created a try for former teammate Isaiah Papali’i and later set up Casey McLean, who scored to extend their lead significantly.
“Brown feeds on tired defenders and ran them ragged with 169 metres, three assists, nine tackle busts and five offloads.”
Fans of the Knights are eager to see what Brown will achieve after signing a record-breaking contract with them for 2026, given his impeccable display in this final game of the 2025 footy season.
Broadcast Information
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Author’s summary: Dylan Brown’s exceptional leadership and skill powered New Zealand’s stunning comeback over Samoa, underlining his rise as a top contender for the Golden Boot ahead of his promising move to the Knights.