"Momentum has been built but we are still nowhere near where we want to be, so it's exciting to test ourselves against the leading nation in the world in South Africa, Argentina are up there and so are Fiji," Tandy said.
The men's competitive selection process will trim the summer squad early next week before the core group travels for the international windows.
"We want a competitive group and we want competitive selections," Tandy said.
Women's Side Seeks to End Losing Streak
The women's team welcomes back influential back-row forward Alex Callender as captain after she recovered from a major ankle injury that forced her to miss the Six Nations tournament.
"I put no pressure on myself to come back for a game," Callender said.
The experienced forward intends to guide a youthful lineup that features five uncapped players, including Amy Williams and Kelsie Webster in the starting backs.
"This would've been a bonus if fit, so I am looking forward to the weekend," Callender said.
The fixture marks an important development opportunity for the women's side before facing South Africa and the USA in Cardiff this coming September.
"I just want to go out there and enjoy it, I am putting no pressure on myself.
Hopefully I can have a good run out and really enjoy the game with the girls," Callender said.
The squad's younger athletes are eager to establish their spots ahead of a demanding international schedule that extends into October with two Test matches in Japan.
