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Published 20:48 10 Feb 2017 GMT
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With that in mind, one can't help but think the BBC Wales promo video for Saturday's match against England is relatively tame by comparison.
If anything, it demonstrates an approach often lacking from sports promos, which by and large err on the side of caution.
However, it has not gone down well with some England supporters, with the level of backlash to the video below convincing the broadcaster to pull the clip.
https://twitter.com/Gastro_Celtic/status/829706189038616577
"No offence was intended," BBC Wales' Richard Thomas said.
"It was meant to be tongue in cheek but clearly didn't hit the right note."
But there were plenty of complaints, from English and Welsh fans.
https://twitter.com/LargeRugby/status/829432080559964162
https://twitter.com/_ALACS/status/829624648019091456
https://twitter.com/robertrea/status/829597234148749312
https://twitter.com/Atticus_75/status/829441413481893891
Not everyone agreed, of course, with plenty seeing it as just a bit of harmless fun.
https://twitter.com/TwmbarlwmSam/status/829712205440487428
https://twitter.com/22Beardface/status/830039412604022784
https://twitter.com/PaulExcell/status/830013150049271808
https://twitter.com/Al_roar/status/830013459303657473
https://twitter.com/WelshGasDoc/status/829764690704289793
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