Jenny van Dyk

Proteas gain confidence ahead of Commonwealth Games

SPAR Proteas head coach, Jenny van Dyk, says her side can take real confidence into their build-up to the Commonwealth Games, after securing a 2-1 series win over England in Johannesburg over the weekend. While the Proteas have beaten higher-ranked opposition in recent years, they have often struggled to maintain momentum across multiple matches against top teams. However, in the three-match series in Joburg last week, South Africa showed consistency. […]

February 2, 2026 17

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SPAR Proteas confident heading into remainder of England series

SPAR Proteas head coach, Jenny van Dyk, says she is pleased with her teams resilience after they held their nerve to secure a 52–48 victory over England in the opening match of the Spar Challenge at Ellis Park. The win has boosted the Proteas' as they prepare for the remainder of the three-match Test series against the Roses, with the second encounter set for Saturday. Speaking after the match, Van […]

January 30, 2026 13

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Error strewn SPAR Proteas made to pay

SPAR Proteas head coach, Jenny van Dyk, is not making any excuses after her side’s heavy 67–40 defeat to world champions Australia in the second match of their three-Test series in Wollongong. The Proteas made costly errors which the world champions capitalised on and made them pay dearly, and with that clinched the series with a game to spare with the final match scheduled for Sunday morning in Adelaide. South […]

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