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Tonga coach and ex-Wallabies star Kefu critical after stabbing

Tonga coach Toutai Kefu has reportedly been stabbed by intruders at his Brisbane home

BRISBANE (AUSTRALIA) – Tonga coach and former Wallabies star Toutai Kefu was in a critical condition Monday after being stabbed by intruders at his Brisbane home during a “brutal and violent” attack, as the rugby world rallied around him.

The 47-year-old was among four people rushed to hospital after the early hours incident when several youths allegedly broke into the family house.

Detective Superintendent Tony Fleming told reporters that an axe and knife had been recovered, calling it a “brutal and violent” assault.

Kefu underwent surgery for serious wounds to his abdomen, with his wife and children also hurt.

“His (Kefu’s) initial condition was described as critical, but expected to survive,” Fleming said. “The mother…

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