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Wales' Georgia Evans Defends 'Barbie' Game-Day Look as Teammates and WRU Back Her After Online Abuse

Wales prepare for Fiji after Canada ended quarter-final hopes.

Overview

  • Evans posted on Instagram that her bows, tape, eyelashes and make-up do not affect her ability and said she will not change.
  • The Welsh Rugby Union shared support for her message that players are not defined by gender or appearance.
  • Team-mates Sisilia Tuipulotu and Kayleigh Powell urged respect and said her presentation has no bearing on performance.
  • Sky Sports reported the abuse has soured Wales' build-up to Saturday's match against Fiji in Exeter, with both sides already out.
  • England and Saracens players Rosie Galligan and Zoe Harrison also voiced public backing for Evans.