"Richardson..... has been put on stand-by to lead Team GB in the SWC race-off at Leszno - barring any nasty shocks at Peterborough."
Looks like Team GB is already brimming with optimism and confidence then!
Yes we all know they are highly likely to finish third and that is the realistic thing to do, but surely you should at least put up the facade that you think you *might* be able to qualify straight from the first round - for the national press if nothing else?