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Fraser Watson

Wales fans vow to keep singing Delilah after star player blasts ban decision

Angry Welsh rugby fans have vowed to sing Delilah at the Principality Stadium on Saturday after one current international star criticised the decision to ban it.

On Wednesday, WRU bosses confirmed that the song would no longer be sung by the pre-match choir at Wales games, or played over the tannoy. The decision followed a turbulent period for the organisation, which saw CEO Steve Phillips resign amid accusations of harbouring a toxic culture, characterised by sexism and misogyny.

The Sir Tom Jones' classic has become an iconic anthem for Welsh fans, despite criticism over it's references to domestic violence. The lyrics include the line "I felt the knife in my hand and she laughed no more."

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