Howlett captured two of the six tries to move ahead of Christian Cullen as the All Blacks' all time leading try scorer. Ali Williams and Dan Carter also crossed the line, Carter also kicked two conversions and two penalties but missed five more attempts at goal.
There were no matches in the championship yesterday, but the action resumes today with Canada versus Japan in Pool B and Romania versus Portugal in Pool C. Only pride is at stake because none can reach the quarter-finals.
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