Wests Tigers are pleased to announce the upgrade of Solomona Faataape to the NRL Top 30 and a boost to our extended squad, with the signing of two players with NRL experience on training contracts.
Twenty-four-year-old outside back Faataape has been upgraded to the NRL Top 30 for the remainder of the 2025 season.
Solomona has previously been signed to a Development contract since joining Wests Tigers ahead of the 2024 season, featuring in 19 NRL games to date.
He joined the club from Brisbane Tigers in the Queensland Cup and has proven to be a valuable addition to the squad.
Wests Tigers have further added to their outside back depth with Izaac Tu’itupou and Krystian Mapapalangi joining the club on training contracts.
The pair bring valuable experience in NRL systems to the club’s extended squad.
Tu’itupou (formerly Thompson) played 13 NRL games for South Sydney from 2022 to 2024, scoring six tries.
A winger/centre, the 28-year-old brings strong yardage carries and quality finishing ability to the club.
He joined Wests Tigers in recent weeks and has since played four games for Western Suburbs in the NSW Cup.
A 22-year-old former Holy Cross Ryde student, Mapapalangi played six NRL games for Newcastle from 2022 to 2024, scoring one try.
The skilful and athletic centre proved to be a dynamic ball-runner during his time with the Knights.
Wests Tigers would like to congratulate Solomona and welcome Izaac and Krystian to the club.
