The All Black man sat out a training session - watched by 3,000 fans - at the Waitemata Rugby Club on Monday and is due to have a scan on his injured left shoulder.

All Blacks doctor Graham Paterson said: "Dougie will have a scan on his shoulder and once we know what the results show we can make more decisions about what he does throughout this week."

Howlett, who scored the All Blacks third try in their 36-3 win over the world champions at the weekend, was joined on the sidelines by flanker and vice-captain Richie McCaw  who suffered a head knock in the win  Justin Marshall and captain Tana Umaga.

Paterson revealed: "Richie woke up with a headache so didn't train. Justin has a sore knee and Tana has a bit of a calf twinge but they should be okay."

New Zealand coach Graham Henry is due to announce his team for the second Test on Tuesday.