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TREU-TH OF MATTER: Shujaa drawn against tough teams Fiji, Argentina and Welsh

Andrew Amonde (left) is tackled by New Zealand’s D J Forbes during their semifinal IRB Sevens World Series rugby union match in Dubai in 2012. New Zealand won 27-7 to meet Samoa in the final. [PHOTO: AFP]

Kenya’s Shujaa head coach Paul Treu expects tough opposition from Argentina, Fiji, Samurai, Western Province and Welsh Warriors as the real battle of the 19th Safaricom Rugby Sevens kicks off at the Kasarani Stadium, today.

The defending champions face a real test after the South African tactician opted for a young and inexperienced squad following the strike of his regular players due to contractual issues.

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