Izaac Tui'itupou Thompson (born 3 October 1996) is a New Zealand professional

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who plays as a er for the

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in the

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Playing career

2022

Thompson made his first grade debut in round 21 of the

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for South Sydney against the

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, scoring a try.

2023

Thompson played a total of seven games for Souths in the

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as the club finished 9th on the table and missed the finals. On 24 September, Thompson played for South Sydney in their 2023 NSW Cup grand final victory over

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2024

Thompson played a total of five matches in the

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. Souths confirmed at the end of their round 27 match that Thompson would depart of the club at the end of the season. On 26 November, it was announced that Thompson had secured a train and trial deal with the

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2025

On 2 April, Thompson had signed a train and trial contract with the Wests Tigers.

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Rabbitohs profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Thompson, Izaac 1996 births Living people 21st-century New Zealand sportsmen New Zealand rugby league players New Zealand sportspeople of Tongan descent Rugby league wingers South Sydney Rabbitohs players Wests Tigers players