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National running back Kienan Lafrance returns to Saskatchewan Roughriders on 1-year deal

Winnipeg Blue Bombers running back Kienan LaFrance (27) is tripped up by the Saskatchewan Roughriders' defence during second-half CFL action in Regina on Sept. 2, 2018.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers running back Kienan LaFrance (27) is tripped up by the Saskatchewan Roughriders' defence during second-half CFL action in Regina on Sept. 2, 2018. Matt Smith / CFL Photo

Canadian running back Kienan Lafrance joins the Saskatchewan Roughriders for the second time in his career, after signing a one-year contract on Thursday.

The five-foot-10-inch 214-pounder joins the team after spending the 2018 season with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

In 16 regular-season games last season, Lafrance had 36 carries for 137 yards and two touchdowns. He also suited up in the Western Semi-Final and Western Final.

The 27-year-old Winnipeg native was selected by the Ottawa Redblacks 45th overall in the 2015 Canadian Football League Draft.

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Lafrance has 147 carries for 590 yards and four touchdowns along with 36 receptions for 264 yards and two touchdowns in 61 regular-season games.

He has played in six career playoff games and two Grey Cup games. He won a Grey Cup with the Redblacks back in 2016.

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