Powerhouse forward Andrew Amonde returns to captain Paul Treu's Kenya side for the upcoming Japan and Hong Kong 7s.

After missing out on the Las Vegas and Wellington 7s through injury, Amonde's return is a big boost for Treu, whose side currently sits eighth in the Series standings.

Star players like speedster Collins Injera, Oscar Ouma, Dennis Ombachi, Biko Adema and Billy Odhiambo will also join Amonde in the Kenyan side.

Kenya is pooled with South Africa, Argentina and Japan.

Meanwhile, the 12 member Vodafone Fiji 7s team will be named this evening.

Some players also expected to make the cut for the next leg include Samisioni Viriviri, Emosi Mulevoro, Pio Tuwai, Joeli Lutumailagi, Donasio Ratubuli, Semi Kunatani, Benito Masilevu and even one of the newcomers Jerry Tuwai or Setefano Rasekaia.

Fiji faces France next Saturday at 1pm in their first Japan 7s tournament match.

They will then play USA at 4:18pm and Samoa at 8:52pm next Saturday.

Story by: Akuila Cama