[1] New Zealand operatic soprano Kiri Te Kanawa recorded the first version of this song for the 1991 Rugby World Cup.
For the 1995 Rugby World Cup a version of the song was recorded by Ladysmith Black Mambazo featuring PJ Powers.
It was performed live by both artists at the opening ceremony of the 1999 Rugby World Cup on 1 October 1999, with Bassey wearing a gown designed on the Welsh flag.
Her rendition of the song was used on ITV's Rugby World Cup coverage in the opening titles and during advert breaks, a decision that was greeted negatively by some viewers.
A petition to have the song removed was set up by viral marketing expert Jonathan Wilson[15] and received over 10,000 signatures.
The original 1995 World Cup recording by PJ Powers and Ladysmith Black Mambazo is used at the end of the final match.