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Bryan Staring has secured an 11th hour deal to contest the 2014 World Supersport Championship, signing for the Russian Rivamoto Honda team.

Following a season in MotoGP with Gresini Honda aboard an uncompetitive CRT entry, 2010 Australian Superbike Champion Staring will ride a CBR600RR in WSS as the lone fulltime Australian on the grid.

“After what’s been a very long summer to secure my position for 2014 racing season, it’s better late than never to have a place on the grid at Phillip Island,” Staring commented. “I’m happy and relieved to have this opportunity with Rivamoto in World Supersport this year.

“It’s a category I’ve always had my eye on. Although it’s been many years since I’ve ridden a 600, I’m sure I can rely on all the experience in my bank to get me through the event with the best possible result.

“I really look forward to working with Jeremy McWilliams and the professional team at Rivamoto.”

Staring’s team will be managed by popular Irishman Jeremy McWilliams, who’s confident that proven Superstock 1000 FIM Cup race winner Staring will perform well in the supersport ranks.

“We are a little late in announcing our plans for this year, but I am delighted that we have a rider of Bryan’s calibre joining the Rivamoto team for 2014,” McWilliams said.

“Bryan has shown his talent within the WSBK paddock and undoubtedly learnt a lot from his season in MotoGP. I am confident that Bryan and the Rivamoto team will have a lot to smile about as the year progresses.”

Staring is also a former Australian Supersport Championship winner, clinching the crown for Yamaha in 2009.