Dylan Brown gave a glimpse of the ability that convinced Newcastle to outlay a reported $14 million for his services with a starring role for New Zealand in their 24-18 win against Samoa at Mt Smart Stadium on Sunday.

With scores locked 18-all and the Pacific Championships clash apparently headed to golden point, Brown flew high to catch a Kieran Foran cross-field kick and score in the 74th minute.

It was the former Parramatta playmaker’s second timely involvement in the match, after he set up a try seconds before a half-time to give the Kiwis a 16-12 lead at the break.

Brown will join the Knights after the series, having signed an unprecedented 10-year contract widely reported to be the richest in rugby league history.

While his last season at Paramatta was underwhelming, the 25-year-

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