Swing Low, Sweet Chariot makes me feel uncomfortable, says Maro Itoje

People should be educated about it, says England lockSong is rooted in US slavery and was written in 1860sMaro Itoje has revealed the England rugby anthem Swing Low, Sweet Chariot makes him feel “uncomfortable” but he does not believe supporters should be banned from singing it at Twickenham.This month the Guardian revealed the Rugby Football Union was conducting a review of the song – originally an American slave spiritual – conceding that many supporters were unaware of its roots. Related: Boris Johnson opposes ban on Swing Low, Sweet Chariot Continue reading...