WALES' most experienced player Gareth Thomas may miss the whole of his country's tour Down Under for personal family reasons.

The Bridgend skipper was a late withdrawal from the Wales team which lost to the Barbarians on Saturday and did not fly out with the team to Australia and New Zealand this morning.

It is hoped winger Thomas may fly out for the two-test trip later, but coach Steve Hansen said only: "We will have to wait and see. It will be his decision."

Thomas' loss for a difficult pre World Cup trip would be a huge blow and, in another blow for Hansen, Iestyn Harris could also miss out. The Cardiff outside-half is set to have an MRI scan today on the shoulder he damaged against the Baa-baas on Saturday.

Swansea outside-half Gavin Henson was given an 11th hour call and added to the squad by Hansen late last night.

Bath back row forward Gareth Delve also pulled-out of the squad this morning due to a shoulder injury he picked up on Saturday. Uncapped Swansea player Jonathan Thomas replaces him.

Pontypridd pair Sonny Parker and Gethin Jenkins, sidelined with arm and ankle injuries, also made the trip though Parker is unlikely to be risked in the Tests.

Meanwhile, Barbarians coach Alan Solomons wrote off Wales' chances on tour Down Under after his star-studded but makeshift side sank them at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday. And South African Solomons warned Wales fans to face up to reality.

" Wales haven't long started a rebuilding process," said Solomons.

"That building will continue towards the World Cup and they will undoubtedly get better. They certainly have some good flair among the backs and ran strongly.

"But realistically you can't expect Wales to go to Australia and particularly New Zealand and get a win.

"You look at the quality of Sam Harding, who played really well for us. He can't make it for New Zealand at the moment yet he's a super player.

"Guys like Bruce Reihana and Mark Robinson would walk into other international sides but probably won't play in the World Cup.

"So Wales must not expect to win Down Under."