Robbie Farah emerges as candidate to replace Michael Cheika as Lebanon coach
Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 4:23 AM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
Michael Cheika has endorsed Robbie Farah as a potential successor for the Lebanon national rugby league team's head coaching position. Cheika plans to leave after the Rugby League World Cup to focus on his role with the NSW Waratahs in rugby union. Farah, a former player with Lebanon and part of Cheika's coaching staff, expressed his interest in the role but remains humble about the possibility. The Cedars prepare for their next match against Tonga amid coaching changes, as assistant Matt King also departs for the State of Origin Men's team head coaching role.
- •Michael Cheika is leaving as Lebanon coach after the Rugby League World Cup.
- •Robbie Farah is seen as the leading candidate to take over the role.
- •Farah has a strong connection to Lebanon and previously played for the Cedars.
- •Lebanon will play Tonga in their next World Cup match.
- •Assistant coach Matt King is also departing for a role with the NSW State of Origin team.
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