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