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Reports Tonga coach Toutai Kefu fighting for life after home invasion stabbing

August 16, 2021

The former Wallaby couldn’t resist a sly jab as it was announced Tonga will play Fiji at Eden Park in August. — (Source: 1 NEWS)

Wallabies great and Tonga coach Toutai Kefu is fighting for his life after being stabbed in a Brisbane home invasion, according to reports.

Australia's Channel 7 says Kefu was trying to defend his family at home in Coorparoo after three men broke in overnight.

There was a brawl, resulting in Kefu being stabbed in the stomach.

He was rushed to hospital with abdominal wounds, Channel 7 says.

His wife, son and daughter were also treated for wounds in hospital.

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One attacker was held by neighbours, but two others are on the run.

Kefu played 60 matches for the Wallabies as a powerful No 8.

He coached Tonga to defeat by the All Blacks earlier this year.

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