Xerox Ducati team manager Davide Tardozzi has declared himself confident  after Noryuki Haga's debut at the Kyalami World Superbike tests over the past three days.

Despite crashing three times on the first day, Haga ended today's session just two tenths behind his team-mate Michel Fabrizio, on the same time as Yamaha's Ben Spies.

“I’d say that for a first test session we are more than satisfied. Both our riders have worked very hard and the results speak for themselves, very positive," said Tardozzi.

"Haga has  been working well with his new team and there have been no particular problems. We’re confident that we’ll be ready for the start of the new season.”
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