Aussie rugby star making his mark

Australian rugby league international Jarryd Hayne came a step closer to realizing his NFL dream on Monday when he survived the latest round of cuts by the San Francisco 49ers.

The 27-year-old's bid to build a career in American football has electrified the 49ers' preseason and captivated his home nation, where he was one of the most talented and highly-paid players in the National Rugby League.

Hayne, who has made the 75-man cut, will find out on Saturday whether he has made the final 53-man squad but many pundits believe he has already shown enough in three preseason appearances to earn his place.