Coach Warren Gatland has been at pains to stress his squad for the Rugby World Cup is as much about building for the next cycle as winning the tournament in France having lost several established players to retirement and injury.
Wales have endured a torrid few years from the high of an unexpected Six Nations victory in 2021 under former coach Wayne Pivac.
They won three of their 12 tests last year, and since the return of Gatland for a second spell in charge at the start of 2023, have two managed wins in eight games.
The most capped player in test history, lock Alun Wyn Jones, has retired along with back-rower Justin Tipuric and scrumhalf Rhys Webb, while first-choice hooker Ken Owens misses out through injury.
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