Fletcher Anderson


Fletcher Anderson is a New Zealand rugby union player who plays for the Scarlets in the United Rugby Championship as a Number 8.

Professional career

Crusaders and Tasman

Anderson was part of the Crusaders Academy in 2021 and 2022. He was named in the Tasman Mako squad for the 2022 Bunnings NPC as an injury replacement player. He made his debut in Round 4, coming off the bench against. Anderson played club rugby in the Christchurch Metro Premier competition where he captained the UC Senior Team. He was selected for NZ Schools in 2020. He has played for the Crusaders U20 in both 2021 and 2022 and for NZ University in 2022. He won rookie of the year at the 2022 Mako awards.
In 2024, Anderson was named as one of the top prospects in New Zealand rugby.
Anderson won the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific tournament with the Crusaders. With the Mako, Anderson won Defender of the Year, Man of the Year, and Player of the Year.

Scarlets

Anderson signed with the Scarlets on 13 October 2025, linking up with the side in November. He made his debut on 21 November 2025, in a friendly against Harlequins, scoring a try. Andersons competitive debut came on 29 November 2025, in a 23-0 defeat of Glasgow Warriors.

Personal life

Anderson studied Finance and Law at the University of Canterbury.