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Tevaughn Campbell isn’t certain there’s a future for him in rugby, playing in the national program. But it seems he has found a home in the Canadian Football League with the Alouettes.

The Toronto native, who plays strong-side cornerback for Montreal, returned an interception 37 yards for a touchdown last Saturday against the Argonauts. And last month, the 25-year-old speedster recovered a fumble, after Chip Cox blocked a field goal against British Columbia, returning it 87 yards for a touchdown.

Drafted in the third round (22nd overall) by Calgary in 2015, Campbell also scored a touchdown with Saskatchewan in 2016. He was acquired by the Als from the Roughriders in an August 2017 trade for quarterback Vernon Adams.

“When I was in Calgary, I stood on the table to draft him,” Montreal defensive co-ordinator Rich Stubler said after Wednesday’s practice. “I felt he was one of the best players in the draft.