Enoch Nkwe(L), Graeme Smith(C), and Mark Boucher(R), speak during a press conference at the Newlands Cricket grounds in Newlands, on December 14, 2019. / AFP / Brenton Geach
JOHANNESBURG : South Africa has hired former wicketkeeper Mark Boucher as its head coach.
Enoch Nkwe will assist Boucher as they prepare for the forthcoming test series against England.
The first of a four-test series begins Dec. 26 at SuperSport Park in Centurion.
Faf Du Plessis was also confirmed as the Proteas' test captain.
The 43-year-old Boucher played 147 tests and 295 one-day internationals before retiring in 2012 due to an eye injury.
Ottis Gibson was released as head coach in August after a poor World Cup.
