British and Irish Lions turn up heat on Wallabies rookie Israel Folau THE Lions have ramped up the pressure on debutant Israel Folau before tomorrow night's first Test, questioning his defence on the wing, while promising to shock and awe the Wallabies. Lions assistant coach Andy Farrell said given Folau has played only one game of rugby on the wing, he faces a "tough ask" in one of the most difficult defensive positions in his first Test. Farrell recognises Folau's threat in attack but it's clear the Lions will look to exploit Folau's inexperience - just 14 Super Rugby games, 13 at fullback - in the series opener at Suncorp Stadium. "We obviously know his qualities, he has been an outstanding player for the Broncos and Melbourne, he is some talent," Farrell said. He seems to find a way of getting his hands free and offloading the ball and making things happen. But he's played on the wing once, as what we know, this year. I spent a good percentage of my time with our wingers making sure they fully understand what's needed of them, as far as their defence is concerned. It's a massive cog to the defensive system, you've got to be able to get that right and you would think that experience would help you to do that. Playing at fullback is a little bit different, you can find your way into the game. As a winger you've got to find your way within the system to get yourself into the attack so it's a tough ask. Farrell said the Wallabies would be in store for some surprises, with the Lions to unveil plays not seen so far this tour. "You train together for six weeks and you have a plan, you hold a few things back and you don't show everything you've got obviously," Farrell said. We're not stupid, there's always going to be a plan there, we've got to get our own house in order really. Israel Folau looks on during the Wallabies Captain's Run at Suncorp Stadium. Over the last six weeks it's fair to say we've done a lot of learning, and there's always been a progression of how we've wanted to do that. You don't want to show everything first up, there's three important Tests to come. The Lions trained for the final time before the Test, with backrower Tom Croft and inside centre Jonathan Davies sitting out, though Farrell said they were being rested and would start tomorrow. The Wallabies also completed their final training session today without backrower Wycliff Palu, but he is also being managed and is expected to take the field tomorrow.