Rasch, a native of Norway, was an obvious selection for the team's preferences - as was Alexander Kristoff, the country's most successful rider in decades. Following the end of his pro career at
INEOS Grenadiers in 2014, Rasch went on to take a management role at the British team where he served as a DS in the spring classics most prominently.
His addition, together with that of Kristoff, is expected to bring in important amount of experience and knowledge within the team for the upcoming seasons in the terrain. Tobias Johannessen - the team's main upcoming star - has expressed his interest in testing himself in the terrain, whilst Rasmus Tiller has confirmed his competitive level amongst the large World Tour teams.