Tonga coach and former Wallabies star ToutaiKefu was seriously injured after being stabbed by intruders at his Brisbane home, as the rugby world rallied around him. IOLsport
The All Blacks also tweeted their support, saying:"Our thoughts are with Toutai Kefu and his family at this time. A warrior on the field and leader off it, we are pulling for you!".
Kefu, 47, was a powerful No.8 who played 60 times for Australia over a seven-year international career, making his debut against South Africa in 1997 in Pretoria.— Sonny Bill Williams He was appointed head coach of the Tongan national side in 2016 and steered them through to the 2019 World Cup in Japan.
Former All Black great Sonny Bill Williams said his"thoughts and prayers are with my Tongan brother Toutai Kefu & his family" while Samoa head coach Seilala Mapusua urged them to"stay strong."
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