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The Super Rugby season wraps up on Saturday night with the Hurricanes and Lions doing battle in what promises to be a thrilling decider.A new champion will be crowned no matter the result, while both sides are full deserving of their place in the finale after excellent regular- and postseasons.They are well represented in our nominations for Super Rugby Team of the Year, too, as selected by Greg Growden, Craig Dowd and Sam Bruce.Greg Growdens Team of the Year15: Ben Smith 14: Ruan Combrinck 13: Seta Tamanivalu 12: R. J van Rensburg 11: James Lowe 10: Beauden Barrett 9: T.J Perenara 8: Warren Whiteley 7: Ardie Savea 6: Jaco Kriel 5: Eben Etzebeth 4: Pieter-Steph du Toit 3: Vincent Koch 2: Dane Coles 1: Dylan SmithBeauden Barrett has had an exceptional season, especially in the last six rounds or so, where he was instrumental in guiding the Hurricanes towards the final. His midfield kicking game was of the highest quality, while he often took the initiative in attack, making countless dangerous midfield charges. He has an innate ability to know exactly where the play is headed.Barretts Hurricanes teammate, Ardie Savea, has a sensational hairstyle, extraordinary speed and was forever dominant in the defensive line. The most dynamic of No.7s whose pace off the mark makes him the most dangerous of players anywhere on the field. Led the Hurricanes forward charge.I went for Ben Smith at fullback as he, like Barrett, is a masterful reader of a game, who repeatedly produced for the Highlanders. While the Chiefs Damian McKenzie was another strong candidate for the best XV fullback spot, Smith finished the season better, refusing to give in when they were getting swamped by the Lions in Johannesburg.Craig Dowds Team of the Year15: Ben Smith 14: Ruan Combrinck 13: Lionel Mapoe 12: Charlie Ngatai 11: Nemani Nadolo 10: Beauden Barrett 9: TJ Perenara 8: Warren Whiteley 7: Ardie Savea 6: Jaco Kriel 5: Vaea Fifita 4: Brodie Retallick 3: Julian Redelinhuys 2: Dane Coles 1: Reggie GoodesIt was tough to choose a team of the tournament because New Zealanders didnt see enough of South African sides during the year.It was a tough call separating the inside backs but I opted for TJ Perenara over Aaron Smith and Faf du Plessis and Beauden Barrett over Elton Jantjies.I also felt Damian McKenzie was worthy of consideration at fullback for the impact he made, but felt Ben Smith was the more obvious candidate. On the left wing it was a toss-up between James Lowe, Waisake Naholo and Nemani Nadolo and Nadolo got the nod.Sam Bruces Team of the Tournament15: Damian McKenzie 14: Cuan Combrinck 13: Israel Folau 12: RJ van Rensburg 11: Courtnall Skosan 10: Beauden Barrett 9: TJ Perenara 8: Warren Whiteley 7: Ardie Savea 6: Jaco Kriel 5: Vaea Fifita 4: Eben Etzebeth 3: Vincent Koch 2: Dane Coles 1: Wyatt CrockettBoth Craig and Greg didnt select an Australian, and with good reason, but I thought Israel Folau did superbly in a new position at outside centre. Folaus transition was seamless, and he was the only Waratahs player to turn up most weeks.In terms of standout players, it was hard not to like what both Beauden Barrett and Damian McKenzie did this season. Barretts form has been sublime while McKenzies play was a refreshing reminder that rugby remains the domain of players of all shapes and sizes. 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The five-team, round-robin tournament also includes South Carolina, South Carolina State and Holy Cross.Syracuse thumped Holy Cross 90-46 Tuesday at the Dome after routing Colgate 83-55 to open the season.After defeating Drexel 78-65 in its opener Nov. 11, Monmouth overcame an 18-point deficit against South Carolina to send the game into overtime Tuesday before losing 70-69 on a buzzer-beater.Last season, the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference regular-season champ Hawks became a mid-major media darling by playing 17 road games and 23 games away from home and beating Power Five teams Notre Dame, USC, Georgetown, UCLA and Rutgers. Ultimately, the selection committee couldnt ignore Monmouths eye-popping losses to Canisius, Army and Manhattan.Led by reigning MAAC Player of the Year Justin Robinson, Monmouth was selected to finish first in the MAAC this season in a poll of the leagues cooaches.ddddddddddddAgainst South Carolina, the Hawks trailed 40-22 before mounting a 27-8 run to briefly take the lead. In overtime, the Gamecocks Duane Notice blocked Robinsons layup with eight seconds left, and PJ Doziers 15-footer at the buzzer won it for South Carolina.We were in the right place, they got a lucky shot, Monmouth coach King Rice said immediately after the game. All you have to do is watch (South Carolinas) reaction. They knew they were in a big-time fight. Their kids are tired, they all hugged me and said, Man, coach, your guys. Whoo!While they struggled offensively for three-quarters of the game, the Hawks stayed close by making 23 of 27 foul shots and holding South Carolina to 33.8 percent shooting from the floor. Senior center Chris Brady recorded the second double-double of his career with 17 points and 10 rebounds.The Orange steamrolled Holy Cross behind a 13-for-25 shooting effort from 3-point range. Fifth-year graduate senior transfer Andrew White sank all four of his shots from beyond the arc and led Syracuse with 19 points.The Syracuse offense is directed by point guards Frank Howard and John Gillon, who have combined for 46 points, 27 assists and just five turnovers in two games.There is no answer if we are all hitting jumpers. and when you go to man-(to-man) you will get beaten that way, too, said Gillon, a fifth-year graduate senior transfer from Colorado State. With our depth, our smarts and our athleticism, it is really hard to stop us. ' ' '