Parramatta Eels Jarryd Hayne makes a run. Source: Gregg Porteous / News Limited
JARRYD Hayne has placed himself on standby to represent Fiji at the end-of-year World Cup, raising the prospect of switching allegiance during talks with Australian coach Tim Sheens.
Hayne has been in touch with Fiji coach Rick Stone about representing the Bati for the first time since his life-altering 2008 World Cup campaign.
At this stage, Hayne would only look to make the change if he's overlooked for the 24-man Kangaroos squad that will tour the UK and France in October.
Sheens spoke with Hayne earlier this week, ahead of the Parramatta superstar's return from a hamstring injury last night.
"Fiji did come up in our conversation, but my impression is that his preference is still to represent Australia," Sheens said.
"I was riding to see how his injury was and what his thoughts were about playing (in the World Cup).
"He told me he was making a comeback this week and wanted to be involved.
"He did mention the fact that he might like to play for Fiji, if he was wasn't selected for Australia."
Sheens would give no guarantee of Hayne's selection, but it's difficult to imagine the 17-game NSW Origin flyer missing-out if fit.
Nevertheless, insiders at Parramatta are adamant that Hayne is torn about possibly playing against Fiji.
It was during World Cup camp in Woy Woy with the Bati that Hayne found his religious calling after a turbulent year that saw him shot at in Kings Cross.
Stone revealed he'd also had several conversations with Hayne about the possibility of a second outing for Fiji.
"I've chatted with Jarryd a little bit and he is a bit torn," Stone said.
"I think he's smart enough to realise Australia has to be his first preference, but he could look to make an election change later-on if he's not picked for the Kangaroos."
Stone already has a host of talented backs to choose from, with Akuila Uate, Lote Tuqiri, Marika Koroibete and Wes Naqaima all in the selection frame.
The Knights NSW Cup coach also hopes to convince Rabbitohs star John Sutton to join the team.
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