It has been 22 years since the last Ashes Tour and the anticipation in England for Australia’s long-awaited arrival is matched by an intense desire to beat the star-studded Kangaroos.

Back in 2003, Australia took on Great Britain in three Ashes Tests during a Kangaroos tour also spanning games against France, Wales and England A, but the growth of the international game since has seen England branch out on their own.

The fact that it is now Australia vs England only adds to an intense rivalry between the two nations forged in a number of sports for over a century. And now, rugby league gets the chance to take centre stage once again.

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