This is a pretty smart move.
While the games of rugby and America’s NFL are fundamentally different, there are still some similarities when it comes to the skill set that’s needed.
Like speed:
And tackling ability:
So, the San Francisco 49ers did a very smart thing and paid this man (above) Jarryd Hayne to play for them.
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The 27-year-old inked a futures contract, which doesn’t guarantee that he’ll play, but he has been guaranteed $100,000!
And it’s easy to see why.
Ch-ch-check out his HIGHlights (below)!