England rugby fans could soon be banned from singing 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot'

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England rugby fans could soon be banned from singing 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot'
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The Rugby Football Union has launched a review into the singing of 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot' as it admits that many England supporters will be unaware of the song’s origins in American slavery

England rugby fans could soon be banned from singing ‘Swing Low, Sweet Chariot’ at international matches because of its origins as an anthem for American slaves.

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