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England supporters have been urged to drown out the haka with Swing Low, Sweet Chariot before Saturday’s showdown against the All Blacks.
Eddie Jones said this week he pays so little attention when the haka is taking place “they could be playing the Spice Girls and I wouldn’t know”. But it has become a tradition for Twickenham goers to greet the customary Maori challenge with a loud chorus of England’s long-serving anthem.
Written by Gerard Meagher
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/nov/09/england-new-zealand-haka-twickenham under the title “England fans urged to ‘be vocal’ and drown out All Blacks’ haka”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
