Americas Rugby News lists Truro winger as international prospect

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.

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.

Only twoCanadians made Americas Rugby News' top 10 list.