With a former Wallaby on the team, is Lennox Head unbeatable?

Lismore Rugby Union Club will travel to take on the reigning premiers, the seemingly unbeatable Lennox Head, in four divisions on Saturday.

LISMORE VS LENNOX HEAD: 2020 champions Lennox Head RUC will host Lismore on Saturday. Back in 2015 when the teams clashed Anthony Robinson was brought down while trying to score. Photo Mireille Merlet-Shaw / Northern Star

As round four looms this weekend for the clubs in the Far North Coast Rugby Union competition, one club has announced its aim was to topple Lennox Head.

Lismore Rugby Union Club president, Peter Everingham, said a home game at Lennox Head taking in the Trojans was always a tough proposition.

“We have our U18s, then the second grade men, the women’s 10 then first grade against Lennox Head, they are the team to beat,” he said.

“Not only are they last year’s premiers, they have former Wallaby Berrick Barnes. They’ll be hard to beat.

“But we will front up and give it all we have.”

FNCRU First Grade Team Lists Round 4, May 1, 2021

Casuarina Beach:

1. Adam Parlby, 2. Trent Ryan, 3. Max Graham, 4. Izak Van Niekerk, 5. Dan Raye, 6. Eamonn Mobray, 7. Jem McDonald, 8. Mikaere Penetito, 9. Onewa Tai, 10. Vitori Buatava (c), 11. TBA, 12. Jesse Grey, 13. Jarad Gorman, 14. Graham Dodge, 15. Kai George

Coach: Mick Hall Manager: Stephen Lowndes

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Casino:

1. Cameron Davis, 2. Scott Torrens, 3. Ron Foster, 4. Callum McLennan, 5. Samuel Barnier, 6. Des Avery, 7. Marcus Cusack, 8. Josh Fuller, 9. Regan Cooper, 10. Joel Ryan, 11. Daniel Torrens, 12. Thomas Walker, 13. Michael Barnes, 14. Jayden Torrens, 15. Harrison Cusack

Coach: Marty Clapp Manager: Corey Dunn

Referee: Kevin Twomey

Wollongbar Alstonville:

1. Benji Tiatia, 2. Bill Johnston, 3. Brandan Whitney, 4. Matt Scott, 5. Josh Galbraith, 6. Jake

Pennisi, 7. Nick Tunbrige, 8. Austin Markwort, 9. Louis Hollman, 10. Jake Lubrano, 11. Matthew Buster, 12. Nat Regueira, 13. Daniel Damen, 14. Lachlan Thomson, 15. Body Smith

Coach: Paul Jeffery Manager: Tony Pennisi

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Bangalow:

1. Scott Shoesmith, 2. Omar Sella, 3. Liam Mustchin, 4. Kye Cribb, 5. Angus Dickson, 6. Dave Johnson, 7. John Turagabeci, 8. Teale Pyne, 9. Vincent Quigley, 10. Will Hawkins, 11. Jed Erickson, 12. Vukaloto Atunaisa, 13. Will Latham, 14. Hamish Guest, 15. Troy Doughty

Coach: Ross Larsson Manager: Dave Phillips

Referee: Graham Cook

Lennox Head:

1. Curtis Miles, 2. Sam Robertson, 3. Matt Liddle, 4. Harry Bungate, 5. Mick Muir, 6. Lachlan Jones, 7. Sunny Sheather, 8. Hayden Blair (c), 9. Jack Norman, 10. Berrick Barnes, 11. Lochie Creagh, 12. Brad Lees, 13. Callum S Jones, 14. Tom McEvoy, 15. Zak Condon

Coach: Michael Sheather / Steve Condon Manager: Kel Langfield

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Lismore:

1. Mitch Bird, 2. John Jordan, 3. Tate Bailey, 4. Gavin Tulk, 5. Sam Cooke, 6. Tyler Coveney, 7. Cameron Bryant (c), 8. Ryan Wolton, 9. Cody Johnston, 10. Ben Sloane, 11. Sam Johnston, 12. Adam Rodd, 13. Billy Noborisi, 14. Braiden Albertini, 15. Brayden Nelson, Coach: Ray Taylor, Manager: Jack Everingham

Referee: James McElligott

Ballina – Bye