Davis signs with Astana

Australian Allan Davis, champion in last year’s Tour Down Under, has signed a two-year deal with the Astana team, led by Spanish star Alberto Contador, the team said Tuesday.

Davis had spent the past two seasons with Belgian team Quick Step.

Davis’ brother Scott, a year older at 30, has also signed for the Kazakh outfit for the 2010 season.

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