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Super skills ... Folau's size, speed and power make him a dangerous attacking weapon. Source:AAP
Test debutant Israel Folau could well prove to be the difference between the Wallabies and British & Irish Lions with his arsenal of attacking talents separating him from the other 29 players on the pitch.
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That's the opinion of rugby great Jason Robinson and George Gregan, who believe a debut on one of rugby's biggest stages won't be a problem for the soon-to-be dual-international.
Folau was on Thursday named alongside fellow Test debutants Ben Mowen and Christian Lealiifano with the former NRL star revealing he had no qualms about lining up on the wing despite playing most of his rugby at fullback.
"It's going to be a pretty challenging game for me personally as well so I've got to be switched on Saturday night," Folau said on Thursday afternoon.
"I've had plenty of time to prepare myself for playing on the wing. I feel very comfortable training there."
Speaking to Fox Sports News on Thursday morning, former Wallabies captain Gregan said Folau would have no trouble making his Test debut against the Lions.
The Wallabies vice-captain in the last Lions tour of Australia in 2001, Gregan believes Folau is the "x-factor" Robbie Deans needs as he seeks to retain the Tom Richards Trophy.
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"It's great news I think for Australian rugby," Gregan said of Folau's selection.
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"It's great news for Israel Folau, it's really a feather in his cap for all the hard work he's done since he's come over to rugby.
"It's a huge first Test playing against the Lions at Suncorp Stadium but he's used to playing in big matches and I think he'll respond really, really well.
"And I think it adds a nice sort of x-factor and match-winner for the Australian team from the back field – I can't wait to watch him play on Saturday night."
Dual-international Robinson, who set the Gabba alight in 2001 with the opening try of the series, said he's been astonished by what Folau had achieved over the last few years.
"He's amazing," Robinson said. "Not only has this guy played rugby league, he's played AFL and now he's in union.
"So he's a very talented player, he's got a lot to offer the Wallabies and he's certainly going to be a threat to the Lions."
Robinson said the Lions would have to be wary of the vast array of talents in Folau's game.
"They're (Lions) going to have to keep a close eye on him," he said.
"He's very skilful, he's got lots of pace, great ball-carrier, great offload and he's good in the air as well. He's going to be one to watch."
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