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Ben James

Louis Rees-Zammit posts pointed message after WRU ban Delilah from stadium

Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit has caused a stir with his comments on Twitter after the Welsh Rugby Union's decision to ban Delilah from the Principality Stadium.

The call to remove the famous song, which has become synonymous with Wales rugby matches over the years, comes after the union was rocked by allegations of sexism and misogyny last week.

Now, days ahead of the start of the Six Nations and an opening fixture against Ireland in Cardiff, the WRU have banned 'Delilah' from being sung by the choirs at the Principality Stadium. Sir Tom Jones' 1968 hit, which is about a jealous lover stabbing his unfaithful partner, has not been played over the PA system at the stadium since 2015, but has still been performed by the choir before kick-off. You can read about why many people deem it inappropriate here.

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