Although the visitors did score through Danny Care and Varndell, tries from Ma'a Nonu, Sione Lauaki and Jimmy Cowan sealed a comprehensive series victory for New Zealand.

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U.S. driver Alexander Rossi will remain the second team reserve, but will take over Ma's seat in the GP2 championship -- which is the official feeder F1 series for the next generation of drivers.

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