McIlroy relishing prospect of Tiger test

RORY MCILROY is confident of a second wire-to-wire victory even if it means an eventual Omega Dubai Desert Classic final day showdown with Tiger Woods.

McIlroy kept himself ahead of the chasing pack including Woods who shot a third day 66 for a share of fifth place at seven under par.

Woods and playing partners, Lee Westwood and Martin Kaymer were given a time warning for slow play at their sixth hole, with Woods eventually earning a second round points win in the ‘Battle of the Big Three’ with a 66 for a seven under par tally.