...AND 21 WHO WON'T BE MAKING THE TRIP

THERE was a fresh look to Wales’ squad to tour Japan this summer, with Matt Sherratt selecting 16 players who did not figure during the Six Nations.

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But there are also a number of familiar faces who have missed out on selection - and not all are injured.

Here is why the 21 players who were included in the most recent Six Nations squad are not touring Japan this summer.

Max Llewellyn When Sherratt was appointed midway through the Six Nations, the first thing he did was call in Gloucester centre Llewellyn. The Gloucester centre has been sidelined with an injury for the past few Gallagher Premiership fixtures, which is why he was not included by Sherratt. Although he is expected back soon, it has been decided to rest him for the summer.

Ellis Mee The 21-year-old made his Wales debut in the narrow defeat to Ireland during the Six Nations and put in an excellent performance. Mee has been in relatively good form for the Scarlets, but Sherratt opted for Keelan Giles ahead of the former Nottingham flyer. "Ellis is not injured,’ said Sherratt. “I just feel we need experience. Ellis has a big future.”

Tomos Williams The 30-year-old has been a key figure for Wales in recent years and has arguably been the best scrum-half in the Gallagher Premiership this season. But his outstanding form for Gloucester has resulted in a well-deserved place on this summer's British & Irish Lions tour of Australia.

Evan Lloyd Warren Gatland was a big fan of the 23-year-old and felt he had huge potential. The powerful hooker has been playing regularly for Cardiff of late but during Sherratt’s tenure, club captain Liam Belcher has been preferred, Sherratt has rewarded Belcher for his consistency at United Rugby Championship level but Lloyd can feel a little aggrieved to miss out.

Dafydd Jenkins