New Knights coach Justin Holbrook says Dylan Brown has shown his true worth during the Pacific Championships but remains undecided about what role the New Zealand five-eighth will play for Newcastle next season.

Brown, the former Parramatta playmaker, has joined the Knights on what has been described as the richest deal in rugby league history – a 10-year contract reported to be worth $1.3 million per annum.

His underwhelming form for the Eels last season left many querying if the Knights had signed a lemon, but Brown has been arguably the player of the Pacific Championships, steering the Kiwis into Sunday’s final against Samoa with two quality performances.

In the series-opening 24-18 win against Samoa, the 25-year-old scored a try, delivered two try assists, carried the ball 162 m

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