IPSWICH Jets forward Billie McConnachie will be ruled out of his international debut over his state championships moment of madness but the silver lining is he will secure an NRL contract.

McConnachie has been charged with grade-two contrary conduct for “running in” to a melee in Sunday’s National Cup final at ANZ Stadium.

‘COWARDLY’: Danny Green slams McConnachie

He was not charged with lashing out at Newcastle fullback Jake Mamo, who was left concussed.

Evidence could not be found that McConnachie landed a punch so he was not charged with striking.

Instead, the match review committee found he escalated the melee into a brawl by running in and throwing what appeared to be a punch.

If he pleads guilty as expected the Ipswich Jets forward will miss two games which means he won’t be able to play for Scotland in their international against Ireland later this month.

However, that could be a blessing in disguise as it would allow the dynamic forward to start NRL training in November.

It is understood three NRL clubs are fighting for his signature this week.

He would bring an enforcer edge to the club that signs him and be the perfect bench weapon.

McConnachie ran 10m to slam Mamo who had thrown punches at a Jets’ rival seconds earlier.

Mamo was knocked senseless during the melee but it is believed he was the victim of an accidental headbutt just as McConnachie launched at him.

McConnachie apologised for the act post-match but former boxing champion Danny Green slammed his actions on Twitter yesterday.

Green labelled it a cowardly act.

“Absolute bloody disgrace. Not the 1st and will not be the last unfortunately until people realise it’s cowardly. Terrible to see,” Green wrote on social media.

Jets veteran and former Origin winger Chris Walker however backed McConnachie.

“Billy was looking after his players,” Walker said.

“He is one of our leaders and I’m glad he did stick up for them. They might put Jake Mamo on report for trying to headbutt his fist.

“Billy is definitely NRL quality. He is tough as nails and never takes a backward step.”