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Just been announced on a 4 year deal.

Wigan Warriors are delighted to announce that Luke Thompson will join the Club on a four-year deal from 2024.
The 28-year old will make the move from Canterbury Bulldogs for whom he made 42 appearances since leaving St Helens in 2020.

Thompson won two Super League Grand Finals with St Helens in 2014 and 2019, and was the Harry Sunderland Trophy winner in the latter. He was also named in the Super League Dream Team in 2018 and 2019.

He has made seven appearances for England, including featuring in the Rugby League World Cup 2021 last year. He also made three appearances for Great Britain on the 2019 Lions tour.

Warriors Head Coach, Matt Peet said: “Luke is an outstanding acquisition for the club. He is a quality front-rower and brings a wealth of experience.

“We look forward to welcoming him and his family to the club.”

On signing, Luke Thompson said: “I can’t wait to be back playing in the Super League with crowds up and the squad strong.

“It’s a really exciting time to be joining Wigan. They’re playing great rugby and I’m looking forward to being a part of it.”

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Super duper signing, are we at the start of a new Dynasty

Who is out the door then? Surely we must be letting some go?

Leeming Walters Dupree Thompson Chan Keighran in

King Singleton KPP Cust Thornley Powell out

Hell of a swing with the cap.

Fantastic news though. Wow what a side we will have next season!!

Excellent signing, hopefully it all goes to plan. Certainly gives us many options in the front row for next season and we clearly have a blend of both youth and experience. Cant be accused of being 'light' next season too.

My concern is, could it be another George Burgess? Remember him? He came to great acclaim on big money and played around 200 minutes at a guess.

Like pulling teeth this announcement we all know it was going to happen but just seemed to be being put off for some weird reason.

Anyway if it comes off it's a hell of signing the club has made if not we'll not go down that road hopefully.

Now this cleary lad from down under any chance of a swap deal for ISA?

morley pie eater wrote: ↑Wed Oct 04, 2023 7:02 pm My concern is, could it be another George Burgess? Remember him? He came to great acclaim on big money and played around 200 minutes at a guess.

And for a 198 of those moments he was dreadfully unfit

Not really impressed. We talk about culture but bring in a guy who had a paddy that sl players where asked to take a temp cut (not that I agree with the cut)

I hope I'm wrong but I'm worried it's bringing in a bad egg.

Caboosegg wrote: ↑Wed Oct 04, 2023 7:09 pm Not really impressed. We talk about culture but bring in a guy who had a paddy that sl players where asked to take a temp cut (not that I agree with the cut)

I hope I'm wrong but I'm worried it's bringing in a bad egg.

You would hope they have done due diligence on his medical and personality. Peet and Rads frequently mention that players need to fit the clubs ethos.