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<\/p>\nIn Emilus\u2019 place this week will be Tommy Nield, who spent four years with the Toronto Argonauts before joining the Riders this offseason. He dealt with an injury early this season, but has dressed for the team\u2019s last two games.<\/p>\n
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\u201cStarting the season off with an injury and missing the first six games is never ideal, and it felt like forever, but getting back there on the field and getting to play football again, it\u2019s always exciting,\u201d Nield said.<\/p>\n
Nield said he wanted to join the Riders because he believes Saskatchewan is the \u201cultimate CFL place.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIn terms of facility, fan base and just the familiarity with coaches \u2026 I had known some guys here before, and in the offseason when I spoke to (head coach Corey) Mace, I said family was a big thing and you can really feel it (here). It\u2019s a great locker room here. Everyone gets along and plays together, and it\u2019s fun coming to work every day,\u201d Nield said.<\/p>\n
The Riders (6-1) will take on the Montreal Alouettes (5-2) at Percival Molson Memorial Stadium on Saturday. Kickoff for the game is set for 5 p.m., and the Green Zone\u2019s pregame show begins at 3 p.m.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt means a lot, and I am excited for the opportunity,\u201d Nield added.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is what you train for and practice for in the offseason is getting these opportunities to play offence and get on the field and showcase the work you put into your game, and just having fun out there.\u201d<\/p>\n
Emilus wasn\u2019t the only player who was injured in the game against the Elks. Defensive end Lake Korte-Moore<\/a> and Aubrey Miller Jr. also ended up on the six-game injured list due to knee injuries.<\/p>\n