Eire again row Brittany Hogan says the efficiency in Saturday’s remaining World Cup warm-up towards Canada is extra essential than the end result.

Canada are ranked second on this planet and Eire head into the sport in Belfast off the again of a 27-21 comeback win over Scotland.

Scott Bemand’s facet will face Japan, Spain and New Zealand in Pool C on the event in England.

“On the finish of the day with the end result, it is one other warm-up sport nevertheless it’s one other stepping stone in direction of a profitable World Cup,” mentioned Hogan, who is certainly one of 10 Eire adjustments for the sport in Belfast.

“We will be on the lookout for a efficiency, and if that places us on the precise or unsuitable facet of the scoreboard it isn’t the be all and finish all.

“We’d like to ensure we undergo our processes and play our sport.”

Eire misplaced 21-8 to the Canadians in Vancouver in October in WXV1, and Hogan mentioned the Irish have been left “very annoyed” in a match that was nearer than the scoreline advised.

“We’re underneath no illusions that that is going to be a hard-fought match,” added Hogan.

“We’re going to must earn each single inch towards them, and they’re a bodily dominant workforce, however we simply must match that.

“We did that once we performed towards them in Canada in WXV1. It is about bringing our sport consciousness, information and techniques into it too.”

Former Eire internationals Lindsay Peat, Claire Small and Fiona Hayes will be part of presenter Nicola McCarthy and commentator Oisin Langan in Belfast from 11:50 BST on BBC iPlayer & BBC Two NI.