Gary Kirsten, who was appointed as the new Proteas coach last week, is looking to extend his staff in search of the world's best coaching team for South Africa.
Gary Kirsten, who was appointed as the new Proteas coach last week, is looking to extend his staff in search of the world's best coaching team for South Africa.
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Kirsten said he will look to employ his former teammate and fielding star, Jonty Rhodes, as well as world renowned sports psychologist, Paddy Upton.
Rhodes, 41, has been the Proteas' fielding coach in the past and was also used by Kenya in this role at the recent World Cup on the subcontinent.
Russel Domingo has already been appointed, as Kirsten's assistant, with Allan Donald being chosen to take charge of the bowlers.
"I believe there is enough knowledge and skill within the side not to employ another person permanently, but we will use so called specialists in specific areas," said Kirsten.
"Jonty is definitely part of our plans - and we could use him as a consultant if our fielding needs attention. The same applies for Paddy. I would also really like to use him on a part-time basis," Sports 24 quoted him, as saying.
Upton was part of Kirsten's triumphant Indian side that won the recent World Cup after a dramatic victory over Sri Lanka in the final in Mumbai.u00a0
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