Francesco Molinari leads Europe in Team Cup against Justin Rose’s GB and Ireland

TEAM CAPTAINS: Francesco Molinari and Justin Rose will lock horns in the UAE. Picture: Gareth Fuller/David Davies/PA

Justin Rose and Francesco Molinari have been named as respective captains for the DP World Tour’s Team Cup when Great Britain and Ireland take on Continental Europe in Abu Dhabi in January.

Rose takes on the role for the first time, while Ryder Cup team-mate Molinari captained Continental Europe to victory two years ago in the Team Cup’s first edition.