PRINCE HARRY has reportedly said he supports a review into whether England rugby fans should be discouraged from singing the rugby anthem ‘Swing Low, Sweet Chariot' because of its historic association with slavery.
In a statement the RFU said: “We need to do more to achieve diversity and we are determined to accelerate change and grow awareness.”England Rugby fans began singing ‘Swing Low, Sweet Chariot’ in 1987 to celebrate Martin Offiah, who is of Nigerian descent.
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