San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Tomsula says he has total confidence in Jarryd Hayne despite the Australian fumbling his first punt.
Instead of dwelling on Hayne's first quarter mistake against the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday AEST, the coach pointed to the way the Sydney-raised rugby league star bounced back.
"No sir," Tomsula replied when asked if he had doubts about Hayne after he spilled the punt and the Vikings recovered the ball.
"Players play football and sometimes things happen.
"Jarryd has got the mindset, in my mind, that he'll overcome."
The 49ers won their regular season opener against the Minnesota Vikings 20-3.
Hayne had to step in and be back-up to 49ers' elite running back Carlos Hyde after veteran Reggie Bush's game ended early with a strained calf.
"Yes, I'm very happy with Jarryd," Tomsula, when asked about the Australian's play at running back, replied.
Next weekend the 49ers travel to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
If Hayne keeps his job as punt returner he will go head-to-head with Steelers' Melbourne punter Jordan Berry.
Tomsula said he only decided Hayne would play the Vikings on the day of the game.
The same scenario will likely happen in Pittsburgh.
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