"Outbursts of crying": Kefu speaks for the first time since brutal home invasion
<p>Wallabies star Toutai Kefu has spoken out for the first time since a brutal home invasion that left his family in hospital. </p>
<p>He spoke to reporters outside his Brisbane home, saying "I'm taking it day-by-day."</p>
<p>"At times you just, you know, there's outbursts of crying."</p>
<p>Toutai's wife Rachel will remain in the hospital for a further two weeks, and may never gain full use of her arms back. </p>
<p>Toutai, his daughter Maddi and son Josh were also stabbed during the attack. </p>
<p>The invasion took place on Monday morning, when Toutai's wife heard rustling noises that she mistook for a possum. </p>
<p>When she went to investigate, she was confronted by four teenage boys, aged between 13 and 15, and the invasion quickly turned violent. </p>
<p>The teenagers allegedly started to attack the family with a machete and an axe, waking up Josh. </p>
<p>"He absolutely went into beast mode, you know, I had the two intruders on me and he just jumped in with no fear, and he copped a couple of hacks to his back," Toutai said.</p>
<p>"It could have been certainly a different outcome if he didn't turn up, he had no thought for his own safety."</p>
<p>The four teenage boys responsible for the attack have been charged with 44 offences, including grievous bodily harm and attempted murder. </p>
<p>Toutai thanked the police, doctors, members of the public and the rugby union community for the flood of support since the attack. </p>
<p>"I'd just like to thank everyone for keeping us in their thoughts during that time."</p>
<p>He said, "As a family we're very, very grateful and thankful to have that kind of support, so we really appreciate it."</p>
<p><em>Image credit: Getty Images</em></p>
