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Former 49er Jarryd Hayne can still compete on Fiji's Olympic rugby team

Jarryd Hayne still has a chance to compete on Fiji's rugby team in Rio.

It was initially questioned whether the former 49er, who retired from the NFL on Sunday, could compete in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro since he didn't have to adhere to the World Anti-Doping Agency policies as an NFL player.

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However, WADA spokesperson Maggie Durand said Hayne doesn't have any hindrances when it comes to drug testing and, as long as he makes Fiji's team, should be clear to play in the Olympics.