Saskatchewan Roughriders kicker Brett Lauther knows how important this week’s game against the Toronto Argonauts could be.
If the Riders get a win at Mosaic Stadium on Friday, Saskatchewan would clinch first place in the CFL West Division and ensure the road to the Grey Cup in Winnipeg goes through Regina.
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“It’s the biggest advantage to come in first place. You’re a home win away from getting there,” said Lauther, who missed last week with a back injury. “I don’t even know if I would be going this week if it wasn’t that important. That’s the main thing — just try to go out and get the win this week and we will figure it out after that.
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