Ireland fans slammed the tempo of Ireland's Call ahead of their country's Six Nations clash with Italy on Saturday.
The anthem was played by a band at the Stadio Olimpico prior to the 2.15pm kick-off.
But the slow tempo that it was played at infuriated fans watching on.
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One said: "Worst rendition of Ireland’s Call I’ve ever heard."
Another commented: "An absolutely baffling tempo for Ireland's Call there."
Someone else tweeted: "Worst rendition of Ireland's Call ever there perhaps."
One other post read: "Brilliant skullduggery from the Italians there. Ireland's Call as a slow waltz."
Title-chasing Ireland arrived in Italy seeking a third successive Guinness Six Nations success but without a host of first-team players due to injury.
Head coach Andy Farrell, who was missing the likes of captain Johnny Sexton, lock Tadhg Beirne and centre Garry Ringrose, made six personnel changes from the victory over France a fortnight ago.
Fly-half Ross Byrne and scrum-half Craig Casey were handed first career starts in the championship as part of the alterations.
Italy, who welcomed back number 10 Paolo Garbisi following injury, have not won at home in the tournament since a 22-15 success over Ireland a decade ago.
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