Major champions Francesco Molinari and Justin Rose can be considered two of the leading candidates for the 2027 Ryder Cup captaincy at Adare Manor after they were named as playing captains for the second edition of the Team Cup in Abu Dhabi in January next year.

Francesco Molinari is an Italian professional golfer that plays both on the PGA and DP World Tour.

Shane Lowry produced a stellar closing birdie to grab a share of the lead heading into the final round of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, but he'll have veteran Padraig Harrington breathing down his neck as part of a huge chasing pack at windy Yas Links on Sunday.

Shane Lowry and Séamus Power went pointless on day two as Continental Europe claimed the last two foursomes to take an 8.5-6.5 lead into Sunday's singles at the Hero Cup in Abu Dhabi.

Séamus Power has been named alongside Shane Lowry in the Great Britain and Ireland side to face Continental Europe in the inaugural Hero Cup at Abu Dhabi Golf Club from January 13-15.