to be fair to the british riders:
Tai did well last season in the top flight and is there on merit, not just because he's a junior. Not convinced the same can be said for Bridger, but we will wait and see.
Also the 1st division is a tough division, and i think we will have 4 of the top 10 averaged riders in 2010 1st division.
Richardson is good enough for top flight easily. Kennett and Harris both did well towards the end of the 2009 season, and surely Nicholls will be able to handle that level of racing fairly comfortably!