Nathan White warns of complacency ahead of Ireland's opener against Canada

“You don’t go out there in international rugby aiming to come second,” White said of Canada.

High praise from Canada must not lull Ireland into a false sense of World Cup security, prop Nathan White has warned.

Ireland are fully expected to ease through their Pool D opener in Cardiff on Saturday, with Canada coach Kieran Crowley already tipping Joe Schmidt’s side to top the group standings.