Glasgow ask Exeter fans to not wear Native American-style headdresses

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EXETER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 09: Sam Simmonds of Exeter Chiefs celebrates their sides fifth try with team mates Tom O'Flaherty, Stuart Hogg and Alec Hepburn during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Exeter Chiefs and Worcester Warriors at Sandy Park on October 09, 2021 in Exeter, England. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)

Glasgow Warriors have asked Exeter fans not to wear Native American-style headdresses at their Heineken Champions Cup match this Saturday evening at Scotstoun.
Warriors bosses have also urged Exeter supporters not to sing their trademark “Tomahawk Chop” chant at the European clash on Saturday.
Exeter are reviewing the use of their “Chiefs” nickname amid pressure to drop links to Native Americans.
The National Congress of American Indians urged Exeter to drop their “Chiefs” moniker last month, while Wasps have previously asked fans not to wear headdresses at matches in Coventry.
Exeter have yet...

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