George Bennett will suit a supporting role for Vine however he himself can contest for the top places. The race will suit teams with many options as it features hilly stages where it will be hard to control.
The presence of
Marc Hirschi and
Alessandro Covi as pure puncheurs will hence be very beneficial, giving the team plenty room to carry out different tactics. The race will mark the return of
Finn Fisher-Black to competition, whilst new signings
Michael Vink and
Sjoerd Bax will also debut with team colours.
UAE Team Emirates for Tour Down Under: Jay Vine, George Bennett, Alessandro Covi, Finn Fisher-Black, Marc Hirschi, Sjoerd Bax and Michael Vink
