Plenty of fizz left in Rose

JUSTIN: I'M 47 IN 2027, BUT I WANT TO BE IN IRELAND

- BY NEIL MCLEMAN

JUSTIN ROSE is "still hungry" after declaring that he wants to play his eighth Ryder Cup in Ireland at the age of 47.

The world No.12 was the oldest player at Bethpage Black last week, and the obvious candidate for the captain's job if Luke Donald stands down following his back-to-back wins.

The Team Europe skipper refused to rule out remaining as boss for a third time at Adare Manor in 2027 - the competition's centenary - and said he will give a decision at the start of next year.

But Rose (right) has been in fine form this season, losing a playoff to Rory McIlroy at the US Masters before winning the FedEx St Jude Championship last month.

The former world No.1 said: "The sentiment from the captains and vice-captains is that if you can play, play.