Howlett impressed by All Blacks’ form

FORMER All Black Doug Howlett has been hugely impressed by the start Graham Henry’s side made on the Tri Nations Championship, and he believes the title is theirs for the taking.

After hammering the holders South Africa twice in succession, Howlett sees no reason why they can’t take the giant leap forward and regain the top Southern Hemisphere rugby prize.

In advance of tomorrow’s battle between Australia and South Africa in Brisbane, Howlett wouldn’t be surprised to see the World Champions all but knocked out of contention by the Wallabies.