I need some help in identifying this nasty beast that has started marching across one corner of my lawn.

As my couch starts its descent into a gentle slumber, this strand is now easy to spot in its dark green state. It has the appearance of couch in that it looks to like running above ground, to periodically send bits down to start roots. It also has a smaller leaf but upon tearing one piece up it looks to be more like kikuyu in how it sends shoots sideways and then stalk is quite hard.

Whatever it is, removing it by hand appears to be the only option and if anyone can confirm what it may be, I'd appreciate it.

Cheers,
TC.

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