Matthew  Timoko (Canberra Raiders) was officially named in the Aotearoa New Zealand Kiwis squad for the 2025 Pacific Championships. The Kiwis' campaign opened with a high‑intensity test against Toa Samoa at Go Media Stadium (formerly Mt Smart) on 19 October 2025. It will be followed by a matchup against Tonga at Eden Park in Auckland on 2 November 2025. In the opening fixture, Mattew Timoko crossed the line with a try on the stroke of halftime, helping secure a 16–12 lead hea