A 15-year-old has been charged with attempted murder after Australian rugby great Toutai Kefu was stabbed in the stomach in his Brisbane home while disturbing a burglary.

The former Wallabies player was left in a critical condition while trying to defend his family.

Queensland Police say three juveniles were involved in the incident.

One of the boys, a 15-year-old is charged with attempted murder, assault causing grievous bodily harm, break and enter and other offences.

He'll face Brisbane Children's Court at a later date.

Another 15-year-old boy remains in custody, while the third juvenile fled the home in Coorparoo and is yet to be apprehended.

[Source: TVNZ/AAP]