Kane Thompson is a bruising second row forward, who has impressed at every level at which he has appeared. Currently playing his club rugby with Hawke's Bay in New Zealand, Thompson has also played for Southland and Dax in France. He made his debut for Samoa against Fiji in 2007. He scored a crucial try in Samoa's recent win over Australia. Thompson featured in all four of Samoa's matches at the 2007 World Cup.