Just like last year, Michael Matthews is heading into the Tour de Suisse on the back of almost a month and half without racing, but he is looking to repeat his stage win from 2015.

"The objective is to win a stage," his team boss Matt White told the press. "He's in good shape and he always comes out of altitude in good shape. Once we finalise the team, the objective is that we win a stage. There's no other objective. We have no one riding for jersey or GC. The stage is the goal."

With Matthews, Simon Gerrans and the Yates brothers all out of contract at the season’s conclusion, possible moves elsewhere may occur. White is adamant he won’t not select someone just because they may change teams.

"For me the goal is what's best for the team and to win a stage. Where people end up the following year is no concern. We want to win a stage of the Tour so I'll bring the best guys and the best mix of people.”