David carried the team in years gone by but over the last couple of years let himself and the team down by trying to ride when we was obviously not fit. If we get the David, from before his injuries back, then we will have a snip at his current average. I personally would prefer Ash to return as Captain because he seems better at motivating those around him, but of course he has not been announced as in the team YET.
Hope it all goes well, Rob has taken the gamble with David and in a way will have to do the same if Ash is retained after his horrific injuries at the end of last year, but after his perseverance with a number of other riders over the years he deserves for it all to to work.
Just need rest of team now, hope Ash and Jorgey are amongst them!