The anthems, the least controversial of the Rugby World Cup: why they’ll change them

“These chants are disturbing or shocking for our fans,” said Jacques Rivoal, president of French rugby.

He Rugby World Cup which will take place in France will be subject to unexpected changes for the second date of the tournament and it will be on hymnswhich was left in the midst of a curious controversy.

Apparently, The performances by the children’s choir did not go down well with the fans. and the organization plans to make changes.

Jacques Rivoalpresident of French rugby, explained the reasons for the change: “The feedback we’ve received after eight games is that these anthems are disturbing or shocking to our fans. “We’re here to put the fan experience first and we’re a little concerned about these negative comments.”.

“It is a rather delicate issue because for all teams it is a very important point”Rivoal statement and revealed that they have “New, simplified versions are proposed, preserving the children’s voices. These different versions will not disturb the fans and will offer a more encouraging musical interpretation.”

Except for the opening match, which was played live, the songs were recorded by a group of choirs formed after the selection of 7,000 men. “Can whoever is in charge of all the World Cup anthems stop massacring them?” said Andy Goode, English rugby legend, who is one of the most critical.

When will Los Pumas play again?

After the bad debut against England, the national team will be free on the second date of Group D.

In this way, Los Pumas will have almost two weeks of rest and will only have They will play again on September 22 against Samoa, main rivalry thinking about qualification to the quarterfinals.

Argentina will measure up on September 30 against Chile and the group stage will be closed on October 8 against Japan, who in their debut defeated the Trans-Andeans 42-12. Samoa’s first day of rest.