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Think Jarryd Hayne won't be playing rugby union anytime soon? Think again

Which Jarryd Hayne will we remember when he hangs up his boots? (AAP Image/Paul Miller)
27th July, 2016
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The NSW Waratahs might have decided against offering a contract to Jarryd Hayne, but the code-hopping superstar could still be set to try his hand at rugby union.

Speaking on Triple M radio, The Australian’s Brent Read said Hayne could head to France to link up with Top 14 side Toulon before heading back to the NRL next year.

“Scenario would be that perhaps Jarryd goes to Toulon and plays on a short-term deal and comes back to the NRL next year. And the word is that Parramatta is a raging hot favourite to re-sign him,” said Read.

“Toulon was the club that got Sonny Bill Williams, so they’re not afraid to take a punt rugby league players.”

Toulon, a famously rich club, would be able to sign Hayne thanks to Quade Cooper’s decision to leave French rugby and head back to Australian shores, which opened up an import spot on their roster.

The news would seem to scupper any chances of Hayne making an early return to the NRL this season. It was rumoured that Parramatta, the club where Hayne won two Dally Ms, were looking to sign their former star for the remainder of the season.

Parramatta would have the cap room to sign Hayne if they were to release troubled halfback Kieran Foran from his contract, but after having their slim hopes of playing finals footy dashed by the Gold Coast Titans last week, it would seem there is little incentive for Hayne to return this year.

But they’re still hot favourites to sign him for next year.

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