The Six Nations winners launch their campaign on Saturday against Pool B minnows Romania.
Leinster lock Ryan, who concedes Ireland were below their best in warm-up victories over Italy, England and Samoa, says his side are striving for a complete 80-minute performance.
“It’s definitely not about easing ourselves in,” said the 27-year-old. “If we’re going to take this competition seriously I don’t think you can ease yourself into any game.“Tomorrow is about playing with real intent and putting in a performance that we know we’re capable of.
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