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Deans names three debutants for first Test
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Robbie Deans names three debutants in his Australia team to face to British and Irish Lions at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.

Australia coach Robbie Deans has named three debutants in his team to play the British and Irish Lions in Brisbane on Saturday.

Israel Folau, Ben Mowen and Christian Leali'ifano will all get their first taste of action for the Wallabies, while James O'Connor will make his second Test start at number 10.

The 22-year-old comes in for Kurtley Beale, who will start on the bench due to problems off the pitch.

Team in full:
15. Barnes, 14. Folau, 13. Ashley-Cooper, 12. Leali'ifano, 11. Ioane, 10. O'Connor, 9. Genia, 8. Palu, 7. Hooper, 6. Mowen, 5. Horwill, 4. Douglas, 3. Alexander, 2. Moore, 1. Robinson

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