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When it comes to sports stars in television commercials, our expectations are pretty low. Just as well for Rory McIlroy’s sake given this Santander effort.

By Declan Whooley

Joe Hart and Fernando Torres are just two recent examples of cringe-worthy ads, so anything they could do, Rory can do better. The bank are promoting their 123 current accounts, and along with the number one golfer, Jenson Button and Jessica Ennis also appearing in the commercial.

The Northern Ireland golfer appears in some guy's bathroom, highlighting the benefits of the bank’s offerings, as you do. And just being the guy that he is, even wipes toothpaste from the potential customer’s face.

The acting isn’t the most natural performance we have ever seen, but hey, this is in keeping with the standards that have been set.

And not a hint of a tooth ache from what we could see.