Sydney Roosters powerbroker Nick Politis wasn't on hand to welcome Jarryd Hayne home with a king's ransom to tempt him to abandon his NFL dream, but there was definitely an Australian football jersey with his name – and now famous No.38 – on it for him to wear against a star-studded Liverpool FC team.

It's no secret the organisers of the Australian Legends-Liverpool Legends football match that will be played at ANZ Stadium on Thursday night want Hayne to represent the Aussies against the club he grew up idolising.

However, despite his extraordinary athletic prowess, it wasn't clear whether even Hayne could hurdle a few obstacles – including insurance and obtaining a clearance – to take his place on the pitch.