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VANCOUVER — Mic’hael Brooks has always been a spectator when it comes to the CFL’s Labour Day weekend festivities.

The veteran defensive tackle spent three seasons with the B.C. Lions (2015 through 2017) before signing with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on June 24. The Lions don’t have a natural rival for Labour Day weekend games, so Brooks hasn’t been able to personally experience the excitement.

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That changes Sunday when the Riders square against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Mosaic Stadium in the sold-out Labour Day Classic.

“It’s going to be fun and I can’t wait to get in front of that crowd,” Brooks said after Saturday’s 24-21 win over the host Lions. “We know that Mosaic is going to be loud and rocking.”

The Labour Day experiences of Riders quarterback Zach Collaros have been limited to his time with the Toronto Argonauts and Hamilton Tiger-Cats, whose rivalry is traditionally accentuated during the long weekend.