England coach Eddie Jones says he will not try to stop fans singing "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" at Twickenham.
But the Australian did add that supporters would need to be educated on its links with American slavery in order to make an informed decision on whether to sing it or not.
The anthem, believed to have been written by a slave in the mid-19th century, became a mainstay with England supporters in the 1980s.
Last month, the RFU said it was reviewing its use following the Black Lives Matter movement.
"Look, it's an awareness and education piece," Jones told Sky Sports.
"I remember coming in the 2000s and hearing the song when our scrum was under the pump for the Wallabies. And you can hear it ringing out.
"I don't think anyone, or certainly it didn't resonate to me, that it was involved in things that possibly aren't too flash.
"It was a rugby song but given that people now have that awareness that it was involved in slavery, it's probably a choice people have got to make as to whether they want to sing it - and that'll be up to the fans to decide.
"And you think if they are educated enough and aware enough, they'll make the right decision, but that's not for me to tell them."
Last month, England's governing body for the sport admitted many fans were unaware of its origins as a song about slavery - telling the Guardian it was reviewing the song’s "historical context".
They also acknowledged the need to educate supporters on the sensitivities of the song, with England fans having been criticised by academics for "cross-cultural appropriation" of an American slave song.
The Black Lives Matter movement had brought added focus on the songs use at Twickenham, with lyrics from the song on display around the stadium.
Meanwhile, England lock Maro Itoje called the background of the song "complicated".
According to the Guardian's report last month, the RFU did not rule out urging supporters not to sing the song altogether given a number of institutions in Britain with historical links to slavery are under increasing pressure to act.
"The RFU has stated we need to do more to achieve diversity and we are determined to accelerate change and grow awareness," said an RFU spokesperson at the time.
"The Swing Low, Sweet Chariot song has long been part of the culture of rugby and is sung by many who have no awareness of its origins or sensitivities. We are reviewing its historical context and our role in educating fans to make informed decisions."
