B.C. Lions QB Nathan Rourke set to start against Winnipeg Blue Bombers

SURREY, B.C. — Head coach Rick Campbell says he expects star quarterback Nathan Rourke to start for the B.C. Lions this week. 

Rourke was a dominant force early in the season, throwing for 3,281 yards and 25 touchdowns with 10 interceptions over nine games. 

The 24-year-old Canadian was sidelined by a foot injury in a 28-10 victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Aug. 19. 

He underwent surgery and has spent the last nine weeks rehabilitating, but will suit up Friday when the Lions (12-5) face the league-leading Blue Bombers (14-3) in Winnipeg.