Hayne's Olympic rugby dream hits hurdle

Jarryd Hayne's quest to make the Rio Olympic Games has hit a speedbump after being left out of the Fiji squad for this weekend's London Sevens.

The former NRL star announced his intention to qualify for the Olympics with the Rugby Sevens' gold-medal favourites after quitting NFL franchise the San Francisco 49ers this week.

49ers coach Chip Kelly described Hayne as a rare talent.

After going into camp with the team on Monday, the crosscode star missed out on the 12-man squad named on Wednesday by coach Ben Ryan.

He is still a chance to turn out in London, with Fiji's final line-up to be named on Friday.