Izack Tago () (born 5 April 2002) is a Samoa international rugby league footballer who plays as a and for the Penrith Panthers in the

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Background

Tago played his junior rugby league for the St Mary's Saints. He is of Samoan and American Samoan descent.

Playing career

2021

In round 13 of the

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, Tago made his first grade debut for Penrith against the Wests Tigers at Leichhardt Oval.

2022

In round 1 of the

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, Tago scored the first try of the year in the opening match as Penrith defeated Manly 28-6. Tago played 26 games for Penrith in the

including the clubs 2022 NRL Grand Final victory over Parramatta. In October, Tago was named in the Samoa squad for the

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2023

On 18 February, Tago played in Penrith's 13-12 upset loss to

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in the

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. In round 5 of the

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, Tago scored two tries in Penrith's 53-12 victory over

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. Following Penrith's narrow loss to South Sydney in round 8 of the

, it was announced that Tago would be ruled out for an indefinite period with a pectoral injury.

References

External links

Penrith Panthers profileSamoa profile
2002 births Living people Australian sportspeople of Samoan descent Australian people of American Samoan descent Australian rugby league players Penrith Panthers players Rugby league players from Sydney Rugby league second-rows Samoa national rugby league team players Samoan rugby league players {{Australia-rugbyleague-bio-stub