Hayne to start on wing

Coach Michael Hagan has told Jarryd Hayne that he will start the season on the wing, but the youngster is keen to have a crack at his favoured position, fullback.

"That's my main position, and that's the position I want. Hopefully I'll get a shot there sometime next year" Hayne was quoted as saying.

"I spoke to 'Hages' the other day and he just wants me to start the season on the wing and if the opportunity comes he won't be reluctant to choose me there [fullback]. But I'm established as a winger now. That hasn't bothered me."

Hayne told the paper that he was dissapointed not to play on the Tri-nations tour, but said he was more "mature" for the experience.

"It's always disappointing when you miss out on a side, whether you're playing for Australia or playing park footy. But considering the people I was playing with - they're the top 23 players in Australia. You've got to look at it like that. It just took me a while to realise it," he said.