England supporters sparked a debate on social media after they sang ‘Swing Low, Sweet Chariot’ throughout New Zealand’s Haka.As is tradition, the All Blacks performed the Haka prior to their defeat against England at Allianz Stadium on Saturday.England sealed their ninth victory over New Zealand with a blistering performance at TwickenhamGettyThe Haka has become synonymous with the All Blacks and has been performed by the team for over a century.What did the English crowd do to divide social media?But instead of letting the tourists’ war cry be the only noise inside the stadium, the lyrics of ‘Swing Low, Sweet Chariot’ grew in volume and soon overtook the Haka.As for England’s players, they lined up in a U-shape and stared down their rivals throughout the performance.Young English flanker Henry Pollock also gained attention as he licked his lips and smirked while watching the war dance.Although it was an England home match and supporters evidently wanted to rival the intimidation factor of the Haka, some on social media expressed their disappointment.One user on X wrote: “Am I missing something here or are @EnglandRugby fans disrespecting the New Zealand Haka by trying to drown it out by singing ‘Swing Low’??”Another added: “Singing over the New Zealand Haka in my opinion is so disrespectful. Disgraceful from the England fans.”A third posted: “England is so rude with the swing low while the Haka is being performed.”However, other fans noted that the Haka is regarded as a challenge to their opponents, so England as the home side should have the chance to reply in some form.England star reveals how Haka could give them the edgeThe sound of ‘Swing Low, Sweet Chariot’ being bellowed out across Twickenham during the Haka came a day after England centre Henry Slade told talkSPORT the All Blacks’ ritual could give the hosts a psychological advantage.England’s players stuck to the rules of not crossing halfway during the HakaGettyDespite the crowd singing ‘Sweet Low, Swing Chariot’, the All Blacks still bellowed out their iconic war cryGetty“I enjoy facing the Haka,” Slade said on talkSPORT’s Hawksbee and Jacobs.“It’s a challenge laid down by the All Blacks, so it’s a great part of the game and gets both sides amped up for it.“It gets the crowd hyped up and makes for a good spectacle.”Slade added: “I think the team facing the Haka gets energy and motivation as well.“I think it’s a good thing for the sport, it adds drama for the players and fans…it’s pretty cool.”Key to England’s response to the Haka at Twickenham was the fact their players did not cross the halfway line during the performance.The hosts did not appear to be intimidated by the HakaGettyAt the 2019 Rugby World Cup, England copped a four-figure fine when six of their players were lined up across halfway while they lined up in a V-formation.But it proved to be a worthy cause as England beat the All Blacks 19-7 to reach the final that year, only to lose to South Africa in the final.