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Americas Rugby News lists Truro winger as international prospect

Truro native Brett Johnson has been listed as a top international rugby prospect by Americas Rugby News, saying the winger has what it takes to become a national rugby star.

Brett Johnson has only been playing rugby for 5 years and already plays on Canada's national team

Truro's Brett Johnson was one of only two Canadians that made Americas Rugby News' top 10 list. (CBC)
Truro nativeBrett Johnson has been listed as a top international rugby prospect by Americas Rugby News, saying the winger has what it takes to become a national rugby star.

The website is held in high regard by fans of the sportand looks at rugby in the Americas.Johnson's name on the list means attention from international teams.

The 21yearold only started playing when he was 16, but afterexcelling at the sport in high school, Johnson was ready to hang up his cleats and join the military.

It was at that pointRugby Nova Scotia's Jack Hanratty saw Johnson's potential and raw talent.

"He just had that 'it'factor," saidHanratty.

"Jack basically told me to hold off on the military and see how rugby played out.Three years later,I was on Canada's national team," saidJohnson.

The east coast has been churning out some serious rugby talent lately.BesidesJohnson, Mike Hamson from Halifax and Kyle Baillie from Summerside, P.E.I.were alsochosen to play for Team Canada in the most recent Americas Rugby Championship.

Johnson also playsfor his home teamtheTruro Saintsand with asenior men's team out of Newfoundland called The Rock.

Only twoCanadians made Americas Rugby News' top 10 list.