Wales full-back Jasmine Joyce-Butchers has hit again at social media customers who criticised her filming a TikTok with an opposing England participant after her facet’s 67-12 defeat on Saturday.
England’s 55-point profitable margain on the Principality Stadium was the biggest of the event thus far, condeming Wales to a second straight defeat.
As a part of the BBC’s protection, Joyce-Butchers carried out the viral “Rooster, Banana” dance on TikTok alongside England’s Sarah Bern, drawing some damaging responses.
A evaluate by the Girls’s Sport Belief final month confirmed the massive affect that ladies’s sports activities has on social media, particularly girls’s rugby, with U.S. star Ilona Maher producing extra TikTok views than Taylor Swift in 2024.
“If we do not love what we do, then why do it?” Joyce-Butchers mentioned in a submit on Instagram.
“Sure I’m upset, gutted, unhappy and disillusioned with the consequence, however that does not imply I am unable to be comfortable, excited and smiling to see such an incredible crowd supporting us.
“Keep in mind to be form individuals and put your vitality and energy into individuals who need and settle for you for who you’re.”
Wales are but to discover a win within the event having additionally narrowly tasted defeat of their opener in opposition to Scotland. They’re subsequent in motion in opposition to France on April 12.