WATCH | Van Dyk appointed new Proteas coach

JOHANNESBURG - The new Spar Proteas era has begun.

 On Wednesday, Netball SA announced the appointment of Jenny van Dyk as the senior team's head coach.

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Former Proteas captain Zanele Mdodana has been roped in as van Dyk's second in command.

Van Dyk is the most decorated coach in South African domestic netball, boasting a record five Telkom Netball League titles and several national championships with Tuks' netball team.

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The new mentor has been tasked with successfully leading the country into the 2027 Netball World Cup, among her other assignments.

She spoke to eNCA.