Canada coach Kieran Crowley has named Glasgow Warriors prop Kevin Tkachuk in his team to face Ireland at Thomond Park on Saturday evening.

The 40-times capped front row features in a team captained by hooker Pat Riordan, as the Canucks seek a first victory over their opponents.

"It is a big test of this team - that is why they are called Tests - and we have to see if the systems we are putting in place will stand up to what Ireland has to offer," said Crowley, whose side warmed up for the clash with a 21-13 win over Portugal on Saturday.

Canada team to play Ireland
15 James Pritchard (Bedford Blues)

14 Ciaran Hearn (Castaway Wanderers)
13 Bryn Keys (Velox Valhallians)
12 Ryan Smith (Calgary Irish)
11 Justin Mensah-Coker (Plymouth Albion)

10 Ander Monro (Colorno, Italy)
9 Ed Fairhurst (Cornish Pirates)

1 Kevin Tkachuk (Glasgow Warriors)
2 Pat Riordan (University of Victoria Vikings)
3 Jon Thiel (Bayside Sharks)
4 Mike Burak (Cornish Pirates)
5 Josh Jackson (Bordeaux Begles)
6 Sean Michael Stephen (Plymouth Albion)
7 Adam Kleeberger (University of Victoria Vikings)
8 Aaron Carpenter (Brantford Harlequins)

Substitutes
16 Mike Pletch (Velox Valhallians)
17 Frank Walsh (Vandals RFC)
18 Tyler Hotson (Eastern Suburbs, Aus)
19 Jebb Sinclair (Castaway Wanderers)
20 Morgan Williams (James Bay Athletic Association)
21 Matt Evans (Hartpury College)
22 Phil Mackenzie (University of Victoria Vikings)