Wales' Evans Condemns Social Media Abuse Over Her Look

Wales number 8 Georgia Evans has criticised antagonistic comments astir her quality connected nan playing field.

The 28-year-old Saracens guardant won her 42nd world headdress during Wales' conclusion to Canada past weekend, a consequence that ended their Women's Rugby World Cup hopes of reaching nan quarter-finals.

Evans, who often ties her hairsbreadth backmost during games pinch ribbons, earned praise from pundits during nan 42-0 nonaccomplishment successful Salford for her shot carrying, tackling and work-rate.

But she has reacted to adverse comments connected societal media, saying connected Instagram that "a rugby subordinate is nary longer defined by your gender aliases what you look like".

The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has posted, external its support for Evans' stance.

Evans added: "It appears that my quality connected crippled time seems to beryllium offending immoderate people... and to that I'm truthful not sorry.

"Myself, my squad and each nan unthinkable female athletes from astir nan world are presently successful nan mediate of nan biggest Women's Rugby World Cup, celebrating nan champion of nan champion and being supported by thousands of people, including young boys and girls that are yet seeing what is imaginable successful this unthinkable game.

"Yes, Wales unluckily haven't been astatine our champion but I'm not present to make excuses for that.

"What I will opportunity - nan bows successful my hair, nan portion astir my arm, nan eyelashes and afloat look of make-up I take to wear, has nary base connected my ability, my passion aliases conflict for this game.

"This crippled allows abstraction and room for each boy and girl, immoderate their haircut, assemblage style aliases look they wish to deterioration connected and disconnected nan field. 'It's not a rugby look' - a rugby subordinate is nary longer defined by your gender aliases what you look like. 'It's childish' - but to each those young girls it's knowing you don't person to discuss who you are to fresh into a stereotype.

"In an old-school, man's game, I'm bringing a spot of Barbie to nan party.

"To each those that aren't a fan, that is OK. To each nan support and emotion - convey you. Don't worry, I won't beryllium changing."

Wales reason their World Cup run connected Saturday successful their last group crippled against Fiji.