Anthems coming up now, Irelands Call ringing through the stadium

Ireland out on the pitch now to raptures applause

This will be Cudmore's fourth world cup, joining a group of just five Canadians to represent their country at more than 3 showpieces

Good Luck for boths

Jamie Cudmore captains Canada, he will be familiar to Irish fans after his many run ins with Paul O'Connell

Odriscoll

No late changes to either side, both sides line out as named

awesome

I like the closed roof

15 minutes until kick off, atmosphere steadily building in the stadium