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The Saskatchewan Roughriders will have a contingent of refreshed and healthy starters ready for their West Final matchup with the B.C. Lions.

Defensive backs Rolan Milligan Jr. (foot/knee), C.J. Reavis (load management), and Marcus Sayles (ankle), defensive tackle Mike Rose (load management), receivers Samuel Emilus (load management), Joe Robustelli (knee), and Dohnte Meyers (ankle), and left guard Trevon Tate (shoulder) are all back in the lineup after missing the regular season finale for rest or injury, as is embattled kicker Brett Lauther (back).

The 35-year-old specialist from Truro, N.S., has struggled this season, hitting just 72.2 percent of his field goals. However, the Riders are turning back to him in a critical moment, sending American Michael Hughes back to the practice roster.

Defensively, Milligan and Sayles will slot into their usual spots on the boundary side, while Reavis will move to safety, and Antoine Brooks Jr. will remain at strong-side linebacker. Rose is listed as a backup behind Ali Saad for ratio purposes, but will see the majority of reps in the rotation.

In addition to the returning starters, the Riders will regain the services of short-yardage quarterback Tommy Stevens (knee) and top special teams ace Nick Wiebe (back). Depth safety Jaxon Ford (knee) and sixth offensive lineman Zack Fry (knee) will also dress after recovering from injury.

It isn’t all good news for Saskatchewan, however, as All-CFL receiver KeeSean Johnson will not be able to go after being listed as questionable with a knee injury. Canadian pass catcher Ajou Ajou (ankle) has also been deemed unavailable, leaving a starting five of Robustelli, Kian Schaffer-Baker, Tommy Nield, Emilus, and Meyers, with Dhel Duncan-Busby as insurance.

Quarterback Jack Coan, receivers Shawn Bane Jr. and Mitch Picton, offensive lineman Noah Zerr, defensive lineman Benoit Marion, and defensive backs Sheldrick Redwine, Nafees Lyon, and Benny Sapp III have all been made healthy scratches to make room for the flurry of roster moves. Offensive lineman Darius Washington and defensive lineman Chico Bennett Jr. have been returned to the practice roster.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders (12-6) will host the B.C. Lions (12-7) in the West Final at Mosaic Stadium in Regina on Saturday, November 8, with kickoff slated for 6:30 p.m. EST. The Lions defeated the Calgary Stampeders by a score of 33-30 in the West Semi-Final, while the Roughriders were on bye after finishing atop the West Division standings.

The weather forecast in Regina calls for a high of minus-six degrees and mainly sunny conditions. The game will be broadcast on TSN and RDS in Canada and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune in on 730 CKNW in Vancouver and 620 CKRM in Regina.

Graphic courtesy: Saskatchewan Roughriders