Coach Kieran Crowley has named an experienced team to play Ireland in Saturday’s Test Match in Vancouver.

Coach Kieran Crowley will look to an experienced front row of Kevin Tkachuk, Pat Riordan and Jon Thiel to lead the charge against Ireland at Thomond Park on Saturday.

Canada coach Ric Suggitt has added a physical edge to his side for Sunday’s World Cup clash with Fiji by including lock Mike Burak and fly-half Ryan Smith.

Wellington forwards John Schwalger and Ross Filipo will make their New Zealand debuts against Canada in Hamilton on Saturday.