06/11/2026
The SA Rugby Legends would like to extend their condolence to the family of rugby legend and trailblazer Christie Noble on his passing this morning, after a stroke earlier in October from which he never recovered. Christie was a member of a true SA Rugby dynasty. Since pre-transformation of rugby in SA, the Noble family have produced some incredible rugby talent. Christie was famously part of the Natal team of 1990 that won the KZNRU's first Currie Cup. He and his brothers made a significant impact on rugby in the 70s and 80s. He was also a very proud uncle of Dusty and Howard Noble - both of whom refrived national honors playing for the Springbok Sevens and his sister's son JP Pietersen - 2007 Rugby World Cup winner and capped 69 times for the Springboks. All 3 also followed in their uncle's footsteps and played in Durban representing The Sharks. JP is now making his mark as Head Coach of The Sharks. Christie joined us in September at HTS Drostdy during our Hollywood Foundation Iqhawe Week and caught up with his nephew Dusty and supported the on the field. The second pic is him with fellow Natal teammate Vleis Visagie at the 2015 Team of the 90s reunion dinner. Christie also gave back to the game through is involvement with the Blake's Rugby Football Club in Stellenbosch. Legend.
