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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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Smith realized how easily basketball can be taken from him, and he wasnt going to take his place in the NBA for granted anymore.Alexander Rossi says it is looking positive he will return to the F1 grid in 2016 and is holding talks every day. The American drove for Manor in five grands prix towards the tail end of last season, having previously driven in one practice session for the team and four for Caterham.Talks are every day. I think the deadline is really when cars roll in Barcelona in a couple of weeks, Rossi told Sky Sports News HQ. Things sometimes get pushed out in this sport and it is something I am used to and hopefully it doesnt go on to much longer. Things are looking positive and hopefully we get it done very soon. Manor arre the only team on the grid yet to confirm their race drivers for 2016 and it is understood no one is currently under contract for either seat.ddddddddddddThe team are expected to make major steps forward in 2016 as they debut their first new car since 2014 and switch to the class-leading Mercedes power unit. Every race live in 2016 Sky Sports F1 brings you every race live in 2016. Fast and easy online upgrade - click here Also See: F1 gossip column Every 2016 race live ' ' '