The Welsh Rugby Union has scrapped the song Delilah from its Principality Stadium playlist over concerns it glorifies domestic violence.
Sir Tom Jones' 1968 hit, about a jealous lover stabbing his unfaithful partner, has become an iconic Welsh rugby anthem and has regularly been played before games in Cardiff. And the live rendition performed by Jones, 82, before Wales beat England at their temporary home at Wembley Stadium, has gone down in folklore.
But it's become the subject of volatile debate in recent years amid concerns over what the song represents and following a turbulent week for the WRU - which saw CEO Steve Phillips resign amid allegations of a toxic culture and misogyny at the organisation - it has been confirmed Delilah will no longer feature on the pre-game playlist. Warren Gatland's side get their campaign underway on Saturday at home to Ireland, and also host England on February 25.
