'A horrible team to play against' - Canada boss Priestman vows to match Ireland in World Cup battle

Ireland's perceived physicality was top of the agenda as the Maples' boss faced the press.

FOCUS: Canada's coach Bev Priestman speaks during a press conference. Picture:  William WEST / AFP) (Photo by WILLIAM WEST/AFP via Getty Images

Canada manager Bev Priestman has branded Ireland horrible to play against, insistent their quality can shine through in tomorrow’s World Cup Group B fixture in Perth.

While the Irish were narrowly beaten by co-hosts Australia on Thursday, there was more surprise that the Olympic gold medallists couldn’t find a way past stubborn Nigeria in the stalemate the following morning.