Simon Clarke, Tour de France stage winner last year and second at the Australian national championships this weekend should be leading the team, however the Israeli team brings in aswell two-time race winner
Daryl Impey and Corbin Strong as outsiders for the overall classification. A strong team for the start of the season in a race that suits the puncheurs.
"I know the Aussie fans are some of the best in the world so I can’t wait to be back on their home soil and have them cheer us on. We have a strong team and I think we can hit the ground running with some great results," Froome said. The terrain won't be favourable to him, however he is likely to be playing a supporting role for the team's leaders.
Sebastian Berwick,
Taj Jones and new signing
Derek Gee complete the lineup for the now ProTeam level squad.
Israel - Premier Tech for Tour Down Under: Chris Froome, Sebastian Berwick, Simon Clarke, Derek Gee, Daryl Impey, Taj Jones, Corbin Strong
