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Swing Low, Sweet Chariot lyrics, meaning and history: Why is Englands rugby anthem controversial?

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SWING LOW, Sweet Chariot is the long-serving anthem of England's national rugby union team. The song, with its first recordings dating back to over 100 years ago, has been sung by fans for over a decade - and now it's facing a ban. What is the history behind Swing Low, Sweet Chariot? It is believed that the song may be dated back to 1865 when a slave called Wallace Willis may have been inspired by the Red River and of the Prophet Elijah's being taken to  heaven by a chariot. Read More...