The Proteas Women will get their tour of Australia underway this week with the first T20 International against the world champions in Canberra.

The Proteas are on tour down-under and will play in three T20 Internationals, two One-Day Internationals and a once-off Test.

South Africa has received a major boost with the return of their vice-captain and allrounder, Chloe Tryon, from injury.

Chloe said she is ready for the big series both physically as well as mentally.

“It's been really good - I worked through the whole of December back home at the Wanderers. I got to work every single day to get my hip nice and strong,” said the ever-competitive allrounder.

“Everything's really good and I'm happy to be here and be cleared completely. I am really excited to be part of a big series.

“I love the area, I love the place and there are really good cricket facilities and you're playing the best in the world.

“It's been a while since we've had a series against them, so it's really exciting.

“A lot of youngsters are coming in with a lot of experience from the older ones. It's going to be a nice tour and a challenging one for us.”

The first T20 International in the Australian capital city will be played on Saturday and gets underway at 1:45am.

Morgan Piek OFM Sport