Paramatta Eels coach Brad Arthur is standing by Jarryd Hayne in his time of need.

Hayne means business.

Both in his return to the Parramatta Eels and clearing his name amid rape accusations set for a Santa Clara courthouse in April.

At Hayne’s first press conference since the allegations surfaced, Arthur stood next to him and said the Eels always go into bat for its players.

He said he did the same for Jarryd as he would have done for any of his players.

Hayne has been accused of raping a woman during his time playing for the San Francisco 49ers.

Source: NRL.com