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Hayne still learning ropes of punt returning

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A couple key 49ers special teamers are still learning on the job four games into the season.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Things might not be coming as naturally for Jarryd Hayne as they appeared in the preseason, when he averaged over 18 yards on punt returns. The former Rugby League star is still taking his lumps.

Hayne was ran into by fellow special teamer L.J. McCray on a second-quarter punt in Sunday's 17-3 loss to the Green Bay Packers, causing Hayne's second muffed punt of the season.