Howlett pondering Haka response

NEW ZEALAND’S top try scorer Doug Howlett could have a shock in store for his beloved All Blacks when they take on Munster in Thomond Park on Tuesday.

It’s possible Munster might try to match New Zealand with a version of the Haka, but Howlett insists it wouldn’t be intended as an insult.

Ahead of this eagerly awaited encounter, a repeat of the 1978 game when Munster stunned the rugby world with a 12-0 win, Howlett said he would look to Maori expert Rua Tipoki for guidance.