by Terry Smith - Lote Tuqiri, who made the big jump from rugby league  to the Waratahs without a hitch, is helping Israel Folau adapt to his new code as he prepares to pull on a blue NSW jumper for the first time. After watching Folau train enthusiastically with his new colleagues in bright sunshine at McKay Oval, coach Michael Cheika declared: “We’re very happy with Izzy, who’s definitely an X-factor player with beautiful skills. He’s getting involved with the tackles, too.” If he comes through the trials without mishap, there is a chance Folau could be rushed into the Waratah squad for the Super Rugby opener against the Reds in Brisbane on February 23. Hence the importance of being mentored by Tuqiri in the countd