GIRO CONFIRMS ASTANA INVITE, NGC LEFT OUT

The organizers of the Giro d?Italia have confirmed that Astana will take part in the three-week race, replacing the Italian NGC team.

News of Astana being given a late invitation to the Giro was leaked by the teams? press officer on Saturday and Giro organizers RCS Sport confirmed the news on Sunday, confirming the names of the 22 teams and their team leaders for the Giro.

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