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San Francisco 49ers head coach says Jarryd Hayne may return to game
However, if he does, it won't be for the next game against Seattle
Hayne has denied rumours he will return to play NRL in Australia
He also said being dropped from playing put his position in perspective

By Leith Huffadine For Daily Mail Australia and Australian Associated Press

Published: 22:15 EST, 20 November 2015 | Updated: 03:10 EST, 21 November 2015

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The San Francisco 49ers have no plans to play Jarryd Hayne against arch rivals the Seattle Seahawks despite star running back Carlos Hyde being ruled out.

But coach Jim Tomsula has provided some hope Hayne could be elevated from the practice squad to the game day team later in the season.

At the same time, Hayne himself has quashed any suggestions he would return to Australia to play NRL again, despite offers from clubs, News.com.au reported.

San Francisco 49ers running back Jarryd Hayne has rejected any suggestions of a return to league

San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Tomsula has suggested Hayne may get game time later in the season

Despite rumours he would return and it being 'obvious' teams wanted him back, he would stay in the US, he said.

'With everything I’ve done, I’m not even sure why it’s still a question. It’s stupid people would actually believe it.'

His manager, Wayne Beavis, also dismissed rumours of a return to league.

Being cut from the squad earlier this month had put his situation in perspective, he said.

'I’ve only been doing this for five to six months, and it’s still new to me.'

Head coach Jim Tomsula talks with Hayne in the locker room following the 49ers game against the Baltimore Ravens in October

In what could perhaps have been a hint he knew something of a return to play, he said: 'they just want to give me that time to get it down pat. That’s how I’ve taken it, really fine-tuning more than anything.'

Regardless, Hayne will not play in the 49ers next game.

"Well, not for this game," Tomsula told reporters on Friday when asked about Hayne's future.

"My foreseeable future is Sunday."