Bettini would not have selected him either:
"Freire, Hushovd and Haussler will all be dangerous. Haussler has
changed nationality and so Australia will build the team around him."
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/bettinis-italian-world-championships-team-taking-shape
Haussler not selected either. Renshaw, not selected.
Porte not selected!
Porte selected for the TT.
Bettini already falling off the pace.