THE RFU boss Bill Sweeney has revealed he will no longer sings 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot' at Twickenham
He was speaking after the governing body revealed they would be reviewing the song's use by England fans.
Sweeney admitted it would be "very difficult" to ban the song with the RFU will focus on "education and awareness".
"I used to sing it a lot in the 70s, I won't sing it anymore," Sweeney said on BBC Radio 5 Live's Rugby Union Weekly.
"I personally would choose not to sing it. If there was somebody next to me singing it then I wouldn't look at them and think they were racist.
"I would think they don't feel it's an issue. You need a bit of common sense and a bit of responsibility here."
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MARKED | How BBC rated England’s players in 2003 World Cup final
Josh Lewsey: Again proved his worth in the number 15 jersey. Made some dynamic runs and kept the pressure on the Aussie midfield. 7
Jason Robinson: Always looked dangerous with the ball. Had little chance stopping Australia's try, but did his job at the other end touching down. 8
Will Greenwood: Handled the ball well with some creative touches and put in some big tackles but ultimately failed to shine. 6
Mike Tindall: More direct than creative, but did the job he was asked to do. Produced a vital clearance in the second half before making way for Mike Catt. 7
Ben Cohen: Worked tirelessly off the ball and did little wrong. Was given little opportunity to show his class with the ball. 6
Jonny Wilkinson: Signalled his intent early on with a tremendous 50 yard kick and came through in style with a last-gasp three-pointer. 9
Matt Dawson: Looked dangerous in patches and moved the ball out of the contact area effectively. A workmanlike display. 7
Phil Vickery: Struggled in the scrum - according to referee Andre Watson - and cost England a late penalty. Ran himself ragged in the second half. 6
Steve Thompson: Solid in the pack and around the park - but again showed his weakness with a number of shaky lineout throws. 7
Trevor Woodman: Another solid display but a number of erratic decisions in open play. Replaced by Jason Leonard after regular time. 6
Martin Johnson: Led from the front and a contender for man-of-the-match. Supreme in line-outs. A true presence on the field. 9
Ben Kay: A performance he will want to forget. Knocked on in front of the line and uncharacteristically struggled in the line-out. 5
Richard Hill: Did not enjoy his greatest performance but was there when he was needed. Replaced by Lewis Moody in extra time. 7
Neil Back: High work rate in the loose and caused problems for Australia when it mattered most. Blotted his copy book with some wayward passing. 7
Lawrence Dallaglio: Showed early match nerves, but soon got into his stride. Made the crucial break which resulted in England's only try. 8
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