Matt Nichols to start for Eskimos in CFL West semifinal

Matt Nichols will be the starting quarterback for the Edmonton Eskimos in the West Division semifinal on Sunday.

The Eskimos made the announcement Wednesday on their official Twitter account.

Speculation has swirled about the status of regular starter Mike Reilly, with reports indicating he suffered a broken bone in his ankle in Edmonton's 37-3 win over B.C. on Nov. 1.

The CFL club said Reilly will practise this week and be available to play when Edmonton hosts the Saskatchewan Roughriders at Commonwealth Stadium.

Nichols started Edmonton's 24-17 loss to Saskatchewan last Saturday in the regular-season finale.

The Eskimos had already clinched second place in the West Division.

The Roughridershaven't yet announced who will start for them at quarterback. Kerry Joseph was under centre for the team's final regular season game, but regular starterDarian Durant may be healthy enough to play on Sunday.

The Riders are expected to make a decision after seeing how Durant responds in practices this week.