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Aussie star Hayne ready for big hits with 49ers

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Jarryd Hayne of the San Francisco 49ers participates in practice drills during a media opportunity at Levi's Stadium on April 29, 2015 in Santa Clara, California

San Francisco (AFP) - Australian rugby league convert Jarryd Hayne says he is unfazed by the prospect of facing his first full-blooded collision with the San Francisco 49ers as he chases his dream of forging a career in the NFL.

The 27-year-old former Australia, New South Wales and Parramatta Eels star signed with the 49ers in March during offseason workouts and is now battling to make the cut ahead of the start of the regular season in September.