Medieval match: Australia and England face off in jousting tournament

Two nations took their storied sports rivalry to another level, and another century

Last updated: November 03, 2019 | 17:28

Compiled by Nathaniel Lacsina, Digital Content Producer

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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