Mark Boucher has been named as the new head coach of the Standard Bank Proteas.
The announcement was made on Saturday by Acting Director of Cricket, Graeme Smith, who also said that Enoch Nkwe would be his assistant coach.
In other appointments Linda Zondi resumes the position of the convener of the National Selection Panel (NSP), Faf du Plessis was confirmed as Proteas Test match captain and Ashwell Prince will take charge of the South Africa A side for their upcoming tour match against England.
“I have brought Boucher on board because I feel he will bring the toughness to turn a young and inexperienced Proteas squad into a battle-ready outfit. With his experience of a long career as an international cricketer he has first-hand experience of what it takes to succeed in the Test arena,” said Smith.
“I have the highest regard for Enoch as well and I want to create a clear path for him to grow into a top international coach.
“At the same time there is a clear need to maintain continuity and stability in the Proteas management team and we will be retaining the technical support staff along with Volvo Masubelele continuing as team manager and Justin Ontong as fielding coach.
Smith said he would be appointing batting and bowling consultants in the next couple of days.
