Medieval match: Australia and England face off in jousting tournament

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Two jousting competitors come together during the inaugural "Ashes" jousting tournament between Australia and England at the Kryal Castle in Leigh Creek, some 100 kms west of Melbourne. Image Credit: AFP

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A jousting competitor climbs onto his horse while preparing for the inaugural "Ashes" jousting tournament between Australia and England at the Kryal Castle in Leigh Creek, some 100 kms west of Melbourne. Image Credit: AFP

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A jousting competitor climbs onto his horse while preparing for the inaugural "Ashes" jousting tournament between Australia and England at the Kryal Castle in Leigh Creek, some 100 kms west of Melbourne. Image Credit: AFP

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Australia's captain Phil Leitch performs in front of "the king" (3rd L) as they prepare for the inaugural "Ashes" jousting tournament between Australia and England at the Kryal Castle in Leigh Creek, some 100 kms west of Melbourne. Image Credit: AFP

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Australia's jousting competitor Andrew McKinnon puts on his helmet while preparing for the inaugural "Ashes" jousting tournament between Australia and England at the Kryal Castle in Leigh Creek, some 100 kms west of Melbourne. Image Credit: AFP

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Australia's captain Phil Leitch (C) holds the "Ashes" trophy with teammates Andrew McKinnon (L) and Clifford Marisma (R) after defeating England in the inaugural "Ashes" jousting tournament between the two countries at the Kryal Castle in Leigh Creek, some 100 kms west of Melbourne. Image Credit: AFP

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Tawny Gallop (R) polishes the equipment of England's jousting competitor Stacy van Dolah-Evans (L) while preparing for the inaugural "Ashes" jousting tournament between Australia and England at the Kryal Castle in Leigh Creek, some 100 kms west of Melbourne. Image Credit: AFP

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Tawny Gallop (R) polishes the equipment of England's jousting competitor Stacy van Dolah-Evans (L) while preparing for the inaugural "Ashes" jousting tournament between Australia and England at the Kryal Castle in Leigh Creek, some 100 kms west of Melbourne. Image Credit: AFP

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Two jousting competitors come together during the inaugural "Ashes" jousting tournament between Australia and England at the Kryal Castle in Leigh Creek, some 100 kms west of Melbourne. Image Credit: AFP

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A jousting competitor (L) prepares for the inaugural "Ashes" jousting tournament between Australia and England at the Kryal Castle in Leigh Creek, some 100 kms west of Melbourne. Image Credit: AFP

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Tawny Gallop (L) polishes the equipment of England's jousting competitor Stacy van Dolah-Evans (C) while preparing for the inaugural "Ashes" jousting tournament between Australia and England at the Kryal Castle in Leigh Creek, some 100 kms west of Melbourne. Image Credit: AFP

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England's Andrew Deane (L) jousts with Australia's Phil Leitch (R) during the inaugural "Ashes" jousting tournament between Australia and England at the Kryal Castle in Leigh Creek, some 100 kms west of Melbourne. Image Credit: AFP

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