The Emirates Airlines South Africa Sevens is played annually as part of the IRB Sevens World Series for international rugby sevens (seven-a-side version of rugby union). The 2008 competition, took place on 5 December and 6 December at Outeniqua Park in George, Western Cape, it was the second Cup trophy in the 2008–09 IRB Sevens World Series.
Teams
Pool stages
Pool A
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Pool B
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Pool C
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Pool D
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