Australia’s rugby league coach Mal Meninga will use the NRL All Stars to run his eye over Jarryd Hayne as he prepares to unleash the crosscode star at next year’s World Cup.
The Gold Coast superstar fullback headlined the 20‑man squad named by World All Stars coach Meninga for the February 10 clash against the Indigenous All Stars in Newcastle.
While Hayne has in the past haunted Meninga, he is shaping as Australia’s x‑factor ahead of next year’s World Cup defence on home soil.
The former San Francisco 49er will be a big part of the Australian coach’s plans next year and the All Stars will give him an early chance to assess the 28‑year‑ old.
Former Queensland coach Meninga is aware of Hayne’s game‑breaking ability and remembers well his series‑defining performance during NSW’s State of Origin win in 2014.
Meanwhile, Jarryd Hayne has become a father for the first time, with Amellia Bonnici giving birth to their child in recent days.
Source : Daily Telegraph
