The Rugby World Cup won’t be an option for Jarryd Hayne if failed negotiations with Parramatta and St George Illawarra prompt a switch to the 15-man code.

Frustrated that the Eels can’t afford to table him an offer reflecting his market worth, Hayne is expected to meet with the Dragons officials about potential opportunities at the Red V. A fallback option is a switch to rugby, raising the prospect of him representing Fiji at next year’s World Cup.

Running out of options: Jarryd Hayne. Credit:Wolter Peeters

However, Fairfax Media understands Fijian powerbrokers have no interest in considering the cross-code star for their squad. There’s a belief that Hayne has left a code switch too late and that rugby is being used a bargaining chip to raise his price tag in the NRL.

Hayne unsuccessfully attempted to break into the Fijian Sevens side before the last Olympics but didn't leave himself enough time to press his case.