Wilkinson reveals Wales plane was hit by lightning

BBC Sport Monday 08 June 2026, 15:35 UTC 1 min read

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Boss Rhian Wilkinson says Wales are happy to be at home in Tuesday's Women's World Cup qualifier against Czech Republic after revealing their team plane was struck by lightning en route to Montenegro.

Wilkinson (PERSON) Wales (LOCATION) Rhian Wilkinson (PERSON) Women's World Cup (ORG) Czech Republic (LOCATION) Montenegro (LOCATION)

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