Hayne needs to call earlier: 49ers coach

Jarryd Hayne should've made the call for a fair catch earlier before fumbling against the Packers, San Francisco's special teams co-ordinator said.

San Francisco recruit Jarryd Hayne — A San Francisco 49ers coaching staff member says Jarryd Hayne needs to be more decisive in his role. (AAP)

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Published 8 October 2015 8:30am

Updated 8 October 2015 10:40am

Source: AAP

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The San Francisco 49ers' special teams co-ordinator says Jarryd Hayne's latest fumble was a rookie mistake and he needs to be more decisive in his role as a punt returner.

Thomas McGaughey says Hayne took too long to call for a fair catch in Sunday's loss to the Green Bay Packers, leading to confusion among his teammates and the fumble.

The 49ers, after three straight losses, face another tough test this Sunday when they travel to the New York Giants.

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