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  Dan June 11, 2015 at 12:34pm

  Former Parramatta Eels star Jarryd Hayne will reportedly return to Australia for foot surgery following this week’s minicamp with the San Francisco 49ers.

  Hayne has developed a cyst on the arch of his foot and will undergo surgery in Sydney next week.

  Hayne quit the NRL last season to pursue a dream NFL career and was snapped up by the San Francisco 49ers earlier this year.

  The 27-year-old is still a long way off an NFL debut however, as he must be selected in the 49ers 53-man roster for the 2015/16 season of which will be decided in September.

  49ers coach Jim Tomsula said Hayne is showing major signs of improvement as the season draws closer.

  “Now you’re starting to see his speed show up, as he’s attacking the line, running his tracks and feeling more comfortable,” Tomsula said.

  Hayne admitted he is still coming to grips with having to change his running style due to his 6ft 2′ frame.

  “bviously my running style is the biggest thing I have to change, being so high,” Hayne said.

  “We watched some video of where I was to where I am now, it’s better but obviously a lot more I need to improve.”

  http://www.fanatix.com/news/jarryd-hayne-former-parramatta-eels-sta...
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    Outrunna > Dan June 11, 2015 at 1:24pm

    why would he come home because he has a cyst on his foot? Its not like they dont have the world best doctors available to him with the 49ers organisation
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    Yobz > Dan June 11, 2015 at 1:27pm

    Probably more due to cost of the operation in the US. His contract would not include hospital cover.
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  sixtiesboy June 11, 2015 at 12:45pm

  This is his time to make it. The set back couldn't have come at a worse time. If he doesn't succeed now, I doubt that he'd try next year. We'll soon know where he stands.
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    Keane Dawg > sixtiesboy June 11, 2015 at 1:52pm

    Have to disagree. He went over knowing that he may not make it the first year and would be placed on the practice squad. The 49ers knew this too which is why they signed him to a 3 year contract. Jarryd knew the first year was all about learning the game and it's his 2nd year that will make or break him. I had a chat to his dad the other night who confirmed this.
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  Jose Martinez June 11, 2015 at 1:12pm

  As a niners fan, I have seen a ton of articles on Hayne and most within the organisation really like him and think he definitely has potential if he improves in a few areas. I have seen some videos of him in drills and he has looked impressive but he still has some work to do.
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  SuperEel 22 June 11, 2015 at 1:13pm

  I doubt he'd have headed home following the mini-camps as summer camp is just about to start.
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  GRUNTA - Death of a Salesman June 11, 2015 at 1:19pm

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    Ham Sammich > GRUNTA - Death of a Salesman June 11, 2015 at 1:22pm

    This bloke

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  GRUNTA - Death of a Salesman June 11, 2015 at 1:25pm

  Who's she?