Rugby Football Union is conducting a review into the singing of ‘Swing Low, Sweet Chariot’ by England fans due to the song’s links to American slavery
England fans celebrate after the Colombia- England match at Spartak Stadium in Moscow, Russia on July 3, 2018.
England followers have previously been accused before of "cultural appropriation" when 'Swing Low' has both echoed round the RFU's London headquarters and been heard at away games. "The RFU has stated we need to do more to achieve diversity and we are determined to accelerate change and grow awareness," a spokesperson for the English governing body said on Thursday.
It became popular with England fans the following year when Chris Oti, another black player, scored a hat-trick against Ireland at Twickenham.But former England hooker Brian Moore, who said he could remember Swing Low being sung in junior rugby clubs during the 1970s, insisted he would have no qualms about it being banned by the RFU – even though the lyrics can currently be seen all around Twickenham."It is not appropriate.
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