Evans added: “It seems that my look on recreation day appears to be offending some individuals… and to that I am so not sorry.
“Myself, my workforce and all of the unimaginable feminine athletes from around the globe are presently in the course of the largest Ladies’s Rugby World Cup, celebrating the very best of the very best and being supported by 1000’s of individuals, together with younger girls and boys which might be lastly seeing what is feasible on this unimaginable recreation.
“Sure, Wales sadly have not been at our greatest however I am not right here to make excuses for that.
“What I’ll say – the bows in my hair, the tape round my arm, the eyelashes and full face of make-up I select to put on, has no bearing on my capacity, my ardour or struggle for this recreation.
“This recreation permits area and room for each boy and lady, no matter their haircut, physique form or look they want to put on on and off the sector. ‘It is not a rugby look’ – a rugby participant is not outlined by your gender or what you appear like. ‘It is infantile’ – however to all these younger women it is understanding you do not have to compromise who you might be to suit right into a stereotype.
“In an old-school, man’s recreation, I am bringing a little bit of Barbie to the occasion.
“To all those who aren’t a fan, that’s OK. To all of the help and love – thanks. Don’t fret, I will not be altering.”
Wales conclude their World Cup marketing campaign on Saturday of their last group recreation in opposition to Fiji.
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