The Masters: Could Rory McIlroy lose out to chasing pack of Justin Rose, Shane Lowry, Scottie Scheffler on Sunday?

"There are seven guys who genuinely have a chance to win".

That's the assessment of three-time Masters champion Sir Nick Faldo, looking ahead to a thrilling final Sunday at Augusta National with six players within four shots of co-leaders Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young.

Stretch that to six shots - the very lead that McIlroy lost on Saturday - and there are 12 players within striking distance.

"I think Rory's game is just a little inconsistent, as we saw today," Faldo added, with the defending champion struggling off the tee in particular as he shot a one-over 73 on Saturday.

"If he can find the switch and correct it, then he's got a chance to do something special.

"But I've got to look at Cam Young, the way he's just stormed his way through the week after a bad start. He's obviously got a lot of confidence from winning The Players. There's less negativity in his game.

"Maybe Shane [Lowry]. Wouldn't he like to do something. Jason Day has a shot, Justin Rose is on a mission after last year [a third runners-up finish].

"Scottie Scheffler, remember what he did at the Olympics when he was way out of it, so he's a serious dangerman."

Given Faldo's assessment, here's a bit more info on the seven players he possibly sees as the biggest contenders for that Green Jacket on Sunday.

The defending champion appeared to be storming to a successful defence of his Masters title when holding a record 36-hole lead of six strokes at the halfway stage.

That was swiftly cut to two within just a couple of holes as he bogeyed the first to drop back to 11 under - where he'd ultimately end his day - while Patrick Reed recorded three-straight birdies to start his round and sit nine under.