Prime Minister Boris Johnson says people should not be prohibited from singing Swing Low, Sweet Chariot at England rugby matches. About Swing Low, Sweet Chariot –1. This was sung in rugby clubs when I was still a colt and well before Martin Offiah and Chris Oti played senior rugby.2. Brian Moore has expressed his dislike of Swing Low, Sweet Chariot (Rebecca Naden/PA)“This was sung in rugby clubs when I was still a colt and well before Martin Offiah and Chris Oti played senior rugby. “It should be celebrated in its rightful context.”Maggie Alphonsi says Swing Low, Sweet Chariot no longer sits easily with her (Steven Paston/PA)The RFU said in a statement on Thursday: “The Swing Low, Sweet Chariot song has long been part of the culture of rugby and is sung by many who have no awareness of its origins or sensitivities.

Source: Express June 19, 2020 16:18 UTC