Jarryd Hayne could be on his way to French rugby this week after Toulon owner Mourad Boudjellal announced the club would reveal a surprise signing by the end of July.

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Parce Que Toulon reports that the signature is highly likely to be that of the former league, NFL and sevens player.

L’ancien joueur de rugby à XIII et de NFL Jarryd Hayne au RCT ? https://t.co/0xJctdCYIo — Parce Que Toulon !!! (@parcequetoulon) July 28, 2016





Hayne has been heavily linked with the French giants after the departure of Quade Cooper freed up space in their squad.

A stint in France, before returning to the NRL, looks a viable option for the code-hopping star, as he looks to replenish his bank account.

Toulon's season kicks off on the 21st of August, meaning Hayne could realistically play up to 18 games before returning late in the NRL pre-season.

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Meanwhile, Hayne will definitely not play Super Rugby in 2017 after ARU CEO Bill Pulver pointed out that it was no longer viable for him to lace up for an Aussie outfit.

The comments were in response to the Waratahs' decision not to offer Hayne a contract, which was the only realistic option of him playing union in Australia.

"He made it very clear up front his preference was to live in NSW, so we were just responding to the feedback he gave us." Pulver told Fox Sports News.

"The Waratahs roster was pretty well full, so I think that opportunity's gone."

The only way Hayne can now appear in the 15-man code is if he takes up an offer from Europe.