Also coming into the equation for Greytown is seam bowler Daniel Haxton, because Saturday's match will be played under Chapple Cup rules. That means teams can play 12 players and the likes of Haxton can bowl but not bat.
The depth of talent in the Greytown side is illustrated by the fact they includes 10 players who have repped for Wairarapa in the past three seasons and five who were part of the Wairarapa squad that earned the right to challenge for the Hawke Cup in 2011-12.
Central Stags all-rounder Seth Rance is clearly the individual star, being a mainstay with ball and bat, but there are plenty of others also capable of producing match-winning performances in both departments.
With Lucas out, usual deputy Gordon Reisima has taken over the captaincy and expressed confidence in his side's ability to sustain their long winning streak.
He said his side would not focus on New Plymouth Old Boys' strengths, rather concentrate on their own efforts, individually and collectively.
"We have a few tricks up our sleeves to combat the usual Taranaki style of cricket ... strangling batting sides and waiting for mistakes," Reisima said.
"We will definitely be coming hard at them and will leave everything on the field."
The Greytown squad is:
Gordon Reisima (captain), Jake Ross, Jackson Kibblewhite, Liam Burling, Steve Coleman, Paul Lyttle, Robbie Speers, Seth Rance, Ben Foster, Daniel Haxton, Brian James, Martin Reisima. Coach is Mark Childs and manager Jason Osborne.