Tandy has only been able to select captain Jac Morgan in one fixture after the Lions flanker suffered a dislocated shoulder when scoring against Argentina in the autumn opener.
The Gloucester-bound Ospreys forward should return for summer fixtures against Fiji, Argentina and South Africa in the Nations Championship.
Wales have fielded Mann, influential number eight Aaron Wainwright, Botham, Olly Cracknell, Taine Plumtree, Josh Macleod and Harri Deaves in the Six Nations.
The legendary Faletau, Ryan Woodman, Tommy Reffell, Christ Tshiunza, Kane James, Ross Moriarty and Basham are among a glut of other options, with Deian Gwynne also shining in the Under-20s Six Nations.
Boss Tandy, a former flanker himself, has plenty to ponder.
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