Rugby World Cup
Samson Lee unfazed by talk of ghosts and 'Grey Lady' at Wales team hotel
AAP
October 6, 2015
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Wales prop Samson Lee has revealed talk of ghostly goings-on at the team's Rugby World Cup hotel in Surrey. As if the prospect of confronting the red-hot Wallabies is not daunting enough, the 19th-Century Oatlands Park Hotel in Weybridge is known for tales regarding sightings of the so-called "Grey Lady" in a crinoline dress, while room 1313 on the hotel's third floor has a history of guests reporting extreme temperature changes and the feeling of a "presence". The hotel, which dates back to 1856, stands on the site of the Tudor royal palaces of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I.
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"A few boys think they've seen a ghost, but I'm not sure they actually have," Lee said. "I think it's best to stay away from room 1313. It has been discussed over food and stuff like that, and [flanker] Dan Lydiate isn't happy about it. He actually thinks he's seen a ghost, but I think he's dreaming." Back-rower James King added: "Dan Lydiate and Taulupe Faletau have said they've seen a couple of ghosts, but I haven't seen any. I am sure a few of the boys are playing a few pranks, like hiding in the cupboards. But fingers-crossed, I haven't seen any ghosts yet." The cheerful paranoia about the paranormal will not hinder preparations for the World Cup Pool A decider against Australia at Twickenham, with the Dragons' spirits high after booking a berth in the quarterfinals. Unbeaten Wales know victory over the Wallabies - a feat they have not accomplished since 2008 - will see them progress as top seeds into a quarterfinal against, most likely, Scotland or Japan; defeat will set them most likely against two-time World Cup winners South Africa. © AAP
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