Monty to replace Seve as Euro captain

COLIN MONTGOMERIE is to have another taste of captaincy ahead of the Ryder Cup next year.

Montgomerie will also lead a European team against Asia at the Royal Trophy in Thailand on January 8-10. Seve Ballesteros was the original captain for the match but is not fit enough for the position after collapsing with a brain tumour a year ago.

Jose Maria Olazabal took over in January 2009 with Montgomerie now assuming control.