The 2008 CAR Development Trophy, also known as the CAR Super 16, was the fifth edition of second level rugby union tournament in Africa. The competition involved thirteen teams that are divided into three zones (North, center and South). In the north there were two pools of three teams. In the 2008 edition Botswana, Swaziland and Nigeria did not participate, due to involvement in the World Cup qualifiers.
In the North Niger defeated Burkina Faso 16-3 in the final. In the South, Réunion won. And Rwanda won against Burundi with a score of 7-5.
Southern Tournament
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Center Tournament
The tournament was played in Bujumbura, Burundi.
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were replaced by Belgian club side Kibubu after they pulled out for financial reasons.
Northern Tournament
The tournament was hosted in Accra, Ghana.
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Pool B
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5th versus 6th Playoff
3rd versus 4th Playoff
Final
See also Africa Cup
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