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'Very poor tweet' - British Airways tackled over England vs Wales pre-match message
British Airways have courted controversy after wishing England good luck in their Autumn Nations Cup match against Wales.
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The UK’s national carrier have apologised after tweeting ‘Good luck to the England rugby team against Wales today’, seemingly forgetting that they are the defacto national carrier of Wales too.
It triggered a lot of Welsh folk on Twitter, who were at pains to point that Wales was still very much part of Britain. British Airways deleted the Tweet and apologised, saying – not unlike one of Eddie Jones’ England defenders – that they had “unintentionally strayed offside”.
Wales’ Health Minister Vaughan Gething tweeted: “Good way to annoy 3m+ potential customers”.
Good way to annoy 3m+ potential customers @British_Airways https://t.co/l8lv4DDYCg
— Vaughan Gething MS (@vaughangething) November 28, 2020
“British Airways wishing England luck against Wales in the rugby today is better than any other advert I’ve seen for Welsh independence.”
“Cheers lads.”
British Airways wishing England luck against Wales in the rugby today is better than any other advert I've seen for Welsh independence.
Cheers lads. pic.twitter.com/f7ssmazhmS
— Gav Murphy (@cymrogav) November 28, 2020
The official account of the YesCymru, who advocate Welsh independence, were quick to use the opportunity to make a political point.
“To be clear, even when Wales becomes independent, it will still be a constituent part of the island of Britain.
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“Your brand isn’t “UK Airways,” it’s “British Airways.”
“Regardless, we’ve had enough of this unequal, broken “union.”
To be clear, even when Wales becomes independent, it will still be a constituent part of the island of Britain.
Your brand isn’t “UK Airways,” it’s “British Airways.”
Regardless, we’ve had enough of this unequal, broken “union.”
It’s time for change:https://t.co/gzSrMF2eg4
— YesCymru ??????? (@YesCymru) November 28, 2020
“I know BA sponsor England, but they could of just left it at “Good Luck to the England Rugby team”. It’s the “against Wales” that isn’t very “British”… Well actually it’s seems to be the case as of late.”
I know BA sponsor England, but they could of just left it at "Good Luck to the England Rugby team". It's the "against Wales" that isn't very "British"… Well actually it's seems to be the case as of late
— Steven Williams (@Steverowilliams) November 28, 2020
Very poor tweet .. I always thought I was British #Wales
— Tim ….??????? (@timdobbsphoto) November 28, 2020
"British" Airways tweet wishing England's rugby team good luck in the game against Wales.
Looks like Johnson is running your digital PR.
All I can say is the quicker the Union breaks the better.
— Mark Thomas (@markthomasinfo) November 28, 2020
Good luck to @British_Airways today dealing with the avalanche of furious Welsh people! ????????? https://t.co/PsVogIFdG2
— Carrie Harper (@CarrieAHarper) November 28, 2020
In 2018 England Rugby and British Airways formed a new partnership which will saw the airline become the inaugural principal partner to Twickenham Stadium, as well as a principal partner and official airline partner to England Rugby.
RugbyPass columnist Andy Goode isn’t giving Wales much hope, regardless of British Airways blunder. “For the first time in many years there does seem to be a significant difference between the two sides on paper and Wales’ best bet might be to hope for an absolute downpour, which hasn’t been forecast, to level the playing field a bit.
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“I just don’t see any area where the home side has the edge and when you add the massive contrast in confidence between the two sides at the moment into the mix as well, it could be the biggest margin of victory for England in this fixture since the hammering in a World Cup warm-up back in 2007.”
"I just don’t see any area where the home side has the edge"
ICYMI: Andy Goode on why England will hammer Wales today #WALvENG https://t.co/cfDvZes8IU
— RugbyPass (@RugbyPass) November 28, 2020
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1 Go to commentsBulls disrespected the Northampton supporters and the competition. Decide quickly, fully in or out.
24 Go to commentsI wonder if Parling was ever on England’s radar as a coach? Obviously Borthwick is a great lineout coach, but I do worry he might be taking on too much as both head coach and forwards coach.
1 Go to commentsJason Jenkins has one cap. When Etzebeth was his age he had over 80 caps. Experience matters. He will never amount to what Etzebeth has because he hasn’t been developed as an international player.
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5 Go to commentsTrue Jordie could earn a lot more in Japan. But by choosing Leinster he’ll be playing with 1 of the best clubs in the world and can win a champions cup and URC…..
6 Go to commentsThanks for that Marshy, noticed you didn't say who is gonna win it. We know who ain't gonna win it - your Crusaders outfit. They've gone from having arguably the best Super Rugby first five ever, to having a clutch of rookies. Hurricanes all the way!
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24 Go to commentsI’m yet to see why Grace would be an ABs contender. He’s pedestrian and lacks the dominance required of a top flight 8.
11 Go to commentsGee my Highlanders were terrible. They have gone backwards since the start of the season. The trouble began when we left Millar behind to prep as the 10 against the Brumbies and he was disconnected from the team that came back from Aussie. We rested Patchell for that game and we blew an avalanche of ball in good attacking positions in the 1st half. Against the Rebels we seem to of gone into a pod system with forwards hanging off from the breakdown leaving Fakatava to secure our ball!
80 Go to commentsPot Kettle, the English and French teams have done it for years.
24 Go to commentsHas virtually played every minute of previous games. Back row of Li Lo Willie , Grace and Blackadder would be the 1. Crusaders issue is a very average 1st 5 who cannot run. Kicking in general play is also below par They need to put Yong Kemara in. He must have so.e talent for them to bring him down from Waikato. Hoehepa would struggle to play in so.e club sided
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