Virimi Vakatawa will finally make his return to sevens for 2016-17 as hosts France look to take home glory at Stade Jean-Bouin on 13-14 May.
Vakatawa was named in head coach Frederic Pomarel's squad for Hong Kong and Singapore but withdrew due to injury. With Six Nations experience now under his belt, fans are looking forward to the 25-year-old's return to sevens following a stunning set of performances in the 2015-16 series.
France will be without talisman Terry Bouhraoua and Pierre Gilles Lakafia but will be hoping to impress packed out stands on home turf.
France squad for Paris: Jérémy Aicardi, Jean-Pascal Barraque, Bastien Berenguel, Robinson Caire, Julien Candelon, Manoël Dall Igna, Johan Demai Hamecher, Matthew Ford, Jean-Teiva Jacquelain, Jonathan Laugel, Jean-Baptiste Mazoue, Pierre Popelin, Virimi Vakatawa, Sacha Valleau
KENYA WITHOUT INJERA FOR PARIS
Kenya head coach Innocent Simiyu has made just one change to his squad for the upcoming HSBC Paris Sevens.
Simiyu had brought in Darwin Mukidza for the injured Collins Injera, who has been ruled out due to a knee problem. The remaining 11 players are unchanged from the recent HSBC Singapore Sevens, where Kenya finished seventh.
Kenya are currently 11th in the series standings and will face England, France and Spain in Pool C.
“We’ve only made one change. Collins Injera injured his knee and the doctors are looking at how best to manage his injury," said Simiyu.
"We have brought in Darwin Mukidza who is very good in the attack, very good in open play and the high ball. His physicality is quite good, having had an outstanding season and league final where he led his club side KCB to the title.”
Kenya squad: Andrew Amonde (captain), Derrick Mayar, Frank Wanyama, Dennis Ombachi, Bush Mwale, Sammy Oliech, Augustine Lugonzo, Eden Agero, Brian Tanga, Nelson Oyoo, Darwin Mukidza, Billy Odhiambo
