Hayne missed training with Australia on Monday

Australia winger Jarryd Hayne has been ruled out of the Four Nations tournament with a hamstring injury.

The 22-year-old Parramatta Eels star has a partial tear to the hamstring tendon - which will will keep him out of action for six weeks.

"I feel empty at the moment. It was pretty sore over the weekend but I was hoping it would be all right," he said.

"It means everything to me to play for my country so, to miss out like this, I am shattered."

He added: "I just want to wish the boys well for the tournament and now I just have to focus on my rehab and getting ready for next season."

Australia have yet to name a replacement, with the defending champions set to open their title defence against Papua New Guinea on Sunday.

They face England on Sunday 31 October.

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