Rose poised to prove US jitters were once-off

JUSTIN ROSE has the chance to show this weekend that what happened at the Masters last month has not left lasting scars.

With overnight leader Ernie Els having a rare off day at Wentworth by his standards, 24-year-old Rose roared into centre stage at the Volvo PGA championship with a second round 6.

The European tour's flagship event is not a major, but it is a big enough stage and the chasing pack is of sufficient quality for Rose to test himself again in the heat of battle.