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Aussie rugby star Hayne edges closer to NFL dream

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Jarryd Hayne of the San Francisco 49ers watches the end of the game from the sidelines against the Dallas Cowboys during a preseason game on August 23, 2015 in Santa Clara, California

San Francisco (AFP) - Australia rugby league star Jarryd Hayne has taken a giant stride towards securing a place on the San Francisco 49ers roster after another dazzling performance in a pre-season game for the NFL giants.

The 27-year-old turned his back on rugby league last year to pursue the seemingly unlikely dream of an NFL career with the 49ers, winning a place on the team's training roster in March.