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Irene van Dyk

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The towering frame and high shooting percentage of Irene van Dyk, goal shoot for the Silver Ferns netball team, made her the most visible of South African immigrants. Her prowess with the ball helped the Silver Ferns win the world title in 2003.

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TVNZ Television New Zealand
Reference: S5332

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Carl Walrond. 'South Africans', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 20-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/south-africans/3/4