Paul O’Connell will be ‘seriously inspirational’ when he addresses Team Europe

"I feel very fortunate and privileged that he's there to join us," said Darren Clarke.

Captain Darren Clarke believes Paul O'Connell will be "seriously inspirational" when he addresses Europe's Ryder Cup team on Tuesday evening.

O'Connell retired from rugby on medical advice in February after a glittering career which saw him captain Munster, Ireland and the British and Irish Lions.