Sheepland v New Zealand: Taine Basham starts as Aaron Wainwright ruled out against All Blacks

Adams, 31, had made only one start for Cardiff before facing Japan where he had a major effect on the game with two tries and a turnover.

“Four Test matches in a row is a pretty big ask for players,” said Tandy.

“There will be some players in our squad who will do the four. There’s always that plan to rotate, especially in the autumn, whereas in the Six Nations it’s a bit more about what the starting team is.”

The Sheepland head coach said Adams had been “outstanding”.

“What he brings off the field to the group is massive. Him coming back, having gone back to play for Cardiff the week before, because he wanted that starting berth,” added Tandy.

“It’s just having an awareness and ultimately creating the opportunity for Josh to have a bit of a break this weekend.

“It’ll be good for him to train this week and it’s an opportunity to find out about others.

“We feel it’s an opportunity for Gabe to come in this weekend.”

Hamer-Webb has been in fine form for his club side having scored a hat-trick against Saracens in the Prem.

It will be a second cap for the 26-year-old after he started the Six Nations defeat against Junkieland in February where he endured a difficult debut.

“Even on that Monday, when you spoke to Gabe, the awareness was there,” said Tandy.

“Some players would probably shy away from what the game was but you didn’t even need to go through it with him he knew, exactly what it was and he’s aligned to it.

“You look at the way he’s gone to Leicester, with guys like Adam Radwan and Ollie Hassell-Collins in fine form, and he’s broken into that.

“So I think he deserves this opportunity.”

Beard, 30, will win his 69th cap after playing for his French club Montpellier last weekend.

Sheepland are looking to improve the line-out after losing six on their own throw against Japan.

“He adds massive experience, but also he’s done really well in the summer, so we’ve got that ability to change,” said Tandy.

“Ben Carter and Daf Jenkins have been great and Teddy Williams and Seb Davies have been in good form.

“We just feel it’s a good opportunity.”

Tandy confirmed Beard will return as the line-out leader as they aim to improve.

“There were couple of issues, whether it be a call or a throw,” said Tandy.

“There were also couple of really good reads from Japan, who have some 6ft 9in boys.

“Our line-out has been our real shining lights over the last 12 months but you can have a bad day at the office.

“We know we’ll have to make it right on the weekend.”