Same here.
I think it's sometimes forgotten that when a player is rested it's not necessarily because they're too tired to play (I doubt that's ever actually the case in all honesty) but that they're not quite at what's considered their 'peak' level instead.
Now, against you, me or the Dog and...
I'd be inclined to give CH the benefit of the doubt.
If it doesn't work then it will no doubt be used against him by some, but he doesn't strike me a man to make a decision without some clear reasoning.