Mattias Skjelmose

'Mattias has full focus here and we’ll go all in for a GC and we’ll see where he is after the three weeks,' says Rast.

GC chasers, climbing sensations and wingmen-de-luxe are among the five young debutants that could dazzle in this year's Giro.

The 21-year-old Dane climbs out of a rocky ravine relatively unscathed and rejoins bunch to kick to 10th after harrowing crash.

‘Amazing’ day for 21-year-old Mattias Skjelmose, second behind Nairo Quintana on the Montagne de Lure and third on GC.