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On the charge: Fuifui Moimoi of the Parramatta Eels - Source: Getty Images -
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Jarryd Hayne has a simple answer if any of his Kangaroos teammates ask him how to stop Kiwis powerhouse Fuifui Moimoi: "You can't."
Hayne's NRL clubmate is looming as a massive X-factor for New Zealand in this month's Four Nations Tournament in England and France.
The 108kg prop was one of the Eels key men in their charge to this year's grand final and nearly turned that match against Melbourne with a devastating 20-minute spell.
And Hayne says there's no doubt who'll be in the Tongan-born wrecking ball's sights when the Kangaroos take on New Zealand at Twickenham Stoop Stadium on October 24 - Eels veteran Nathan Hindmarsh.
"He does have that Islander mentality where he tries to prove himself and he loves running over people so I've got no doubt he'll be running at Hindy," he said.
"It's no secret, he's going to be tough to tackle, tough to handle. You've just got to do your best. He's a classy player and when he's fit he's probably the most explosive forward in the game, if not ever."
For his part, Hindmarsh is looking forward to finally getting to grips with his clubmate after hearing so many opposition players talk about Moimoi's power.
Renowned for his tackling ability, the veteran backrower said it might take a different approach to stop Moimoi.
"I'm going to get out of his way and jump on his back when he goes past me," Hindmarsh said.
"I think the best way (to stop him) is just absorb it.
"I just think we'll run a bit more traffic at him, make him defend a bit more, tire him out a bit.
"I'd like to know what it's actually like. Everyone says you can't tackle him ... we'll see how I match up against him.
"I won't be looking for him, but if he runs at me, well, I'll make sure I'm not dead in front of him but I'll come from somewhere."
