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Elinor Snowsill says the culture in the women's game has changed following sexism claims.

A senior international has said she would not be surprised if girls have been put off playing rugby amid sexism allegations at the Welsh Rugby Union.The claims led to the resignation of WRU chief executive Steve Phillips.

Player Elinor Snowsill said the culture in the women's game had changed while the WRU said it was committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. Speaking at a new rugby camp for girls, the 71-cap fly-half said: "I wouldn't be surprised if some girls have thought, 'is it the right sport for me'? "Things have changed, people are listening to us now in the last two years, I can't explain to you how different things are for us.

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