MANCHESTER, England :Wales number eight Georgia Evans has hit back at the negative remarks about her appearance on the field, saying she brings "a bit of Barbie" to a sport long dominated by men.

The 28-year-old Saracens player earned her 42nd international cap in Wales' 42-0 defeat by Canada last weekend, a result that ended their hopes of reaching the quarter-finals of the Women's Rugby World Cup.

While Evans was praised for her tackling and work-rate, she was attacked on social media for her appearance, which includes wearing ribbons in her hair during matches.

"In an old-school, man's game, I'm bringing a bit of Barbie to the party," she said in an Instagram post. "To those who don't like it, that's OK. To those who've shown love and support - thank you. Don't worry, I won't be chan

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