Former Fiji Bati and Parramatta Eels star Jarryd Hayne’s lawyer says he will plead not guilty to charges of aggravated sexual assault inflicting actual bodily harm after the former Eels star fronted court.
Hayne made a brief court appearance over the alleged sexual assault of a woman in NSW today.
30-year-old Hayne is charged with aggravated sexual assault and inflicting actual bodily harm after he handed himself into Ryde police station in November.
Hayne appeared at Burwood Local Court where his case was adjourned to February 13th, when he will not be required to appear.
Hayne's lawyer Richard Pontello said the player maintained his innocence and would be pleading not guilty.
Hayne is on strict bail conditions, including surrendering his passport and staying out of the Newcastle local government area.
He is without an NRL contract after his deal with the Eels expired at the end of the 2018 season.
[Source: NRL]
