Nicolas Colsaerts named a vice-captain for Europe’s Ryder Cup team

Nicolas Colsaerts has been named as Luke Donald’s third vice-captain for next year’s Ryder Cup (Chris Clark/PA)

Luke Donald has named former team-mate Nicolas Colsaerts as his third vice-captain for next year’s Ryder Cup in Italy.

Colsaerts was part of Europe’s “Miracle at Medinah” in 2012, making eight birdies and an eagle on his debut as he partnered Lee Westwood to victory over Tiger Woods and Steve Stricker.