In a lengthy interview, the 49ers player spoke glowingly about his off-season break over the Australian summer, the challenges of learning a new system under a rejigged regime, and revealed a recently acquired distaste for coffee.
Quizzed about returning to his former NRL side as a spectator, Hayne said he was made to feel right back at home.
"They are a very loyal fan base, very similar to the 49ers fans ... they've been through some hard times".
"There was nothing but love. When I left they waved me goodbye - and when I came back they welcomed me with open arms."
