Peta Hiku faces being banned for New Zealand’s entire Pacific Championships campaign due to a bizarre accusation stemming from the Super League grand final.

The former NRL star was sent straight to the Super League courts on Monday after touching the arm of an injured player while checking on his well-being.

But Hiku showed no compassion for the act, accusing him of “making unnecessary contact with a player who is or could be injured.”

If found guilty, the former Manly, Warriors and North Queensland fullback would be suspended for three to five matches.

The ban would also be applied to the Pacific Championships and would exclude Hiku from the entire tournament for the Kiwis.

The Hull KR center’s charge comes after he displaced the shoulder of Wigan’s Junior Nsemba after the striker appeared to be knocked out during a tackle.

After being involved in the hit, Hiku appeared to briefly lift Nsemba’s shoulder to look at his face, before immediately calling for medical help.

Nsemba was taken off the field, but underwent an HIA only to return later.

Peta Hiku (second from left) faces a lengthy ban after being sent to court for touching Wigan’s Junior Nsemba on the shoulder (with the ball) after being injured during a big hit.

A ban would exclude Hiku (pictured carrying the ball in the Super League grand final) from international duty for New Zealand at the upcoming Pacific Championships.

New Zealand are already facing an availability crisis for the Pacific Championships, ahead of their opening match against Australia on November 27 in Christchurch.

Shaun Johnson was recalled from retirement to replace the injured Jahrome Hughes, while Hiku earned his first Super League call-up since 2017.

Keano Kini, Casey McLean and Will Warbrick are already among the uncapped backs in the Kiwis squad.

Meanwhile, former Parramatta Eels star Jarryd Hayne has joined the Fiji squad for the upcoming Pacific Rugby League Championship, just four months after his release from prison when his rape conviction was overturned .

The 36-year-old will serve as a mentor to the team after being invited to their camp for the tournament, which begins on Friday.

Hayne played 120 matches for Fiji from 2008 to 2018 and also played five matches for the national rugby sevens team, and described his new role as “awesome” on Monday.

Former Parramatta Eels star Jarryd Hayne is returning to football’s elite by joining the Fiji squad for the upcoming Pacific Rugby League Championship.

“Yesterday, on the way to the airport, watching this documentary of the 2008 team (Rugby World Cup) which followed us in the village, it was a long journey… 16 to 17 years old,” said he declared.

“From military barracks to now we are in five-star hotels. We have come a long way. It’s always good to reminisce.

Fiji coach Wise Kativerata contacted Hayne after his release from prison and the appointment developed from there.

“I called him just to talk to him and see how he was,” Kativerata told the Sydney Morning Herald.

“I wanted to make sure he was okay. He was happy to hear from us.

“After a while I told her about rugby league in Fiji and how she really needed a boost.

“Then I asked him to come and help the team because I knew it would be good for him and for us.”

“At first he thought I was joking.”

The NRL approved Hayne’s work with the team.