Thompson's numbers paint a clear picture of a tackle-first flanker, averaging close to ten tackles per match across nine appearances for Leicester Tigers in the Champions Cup and Premiership. His carrying output is steady rather than explosive, consistently contributing with ball in hand without dominating field position, while his peak of 18 tackles in a single game underlines the defensive ceiling he can reach. Two tries from this sample suggest he reads the game well enough to arrive at the breakdown or gainline at the right moment.
James Thompson is a professional rugby union flanker registered with the Leicester Tigers, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with hunting turnovers and carrying as a loose forward.
As a flanker, James features for the Leicester Tigers across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
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