The Scarlets have moved to strengthen their pack with an eye-catching signing
The Scarlets have signed highly-rated Super Rugby No 8 Fletcher Anderson from the Crusaders.
Anderson played three matches in the Crusaders’ Super Rugby title-winning season and was named Man of the Year, Player of the Year and Defender of the Year for the Tasman Makos in their 2025 NPC campaign.
Standing at 6ft 2in and 107kg, the 22-year-old has been outstanding for Tasman this season, showcasing his powerful carrying, high work-rate, and aggressive defensive game.
“Fletcher is a hugely talented young New Zealand forward who has had an outstanding season for Tasman in the NPC and has already represented the Crusaders in Super Rugby,” said Scarlets head coach Dwayne Peel.
“He is a powerful, abrasive carrier with a strong workrate in defence.
“We are excited about what he can offer us and look forward to welcoming him to Llanelli ahead of a massive block of fixtures for us in the URC and Champions Cup.”
The Scarlets have endured a difficult start to the season in large part because they have been ravaged by injuries up-front.
Anderson will compete with the likes of Taine Plumtree, Josh Macleod, Jarrod Taylor, Ben Williams, Tristan Davies, Dan Davies, Dom Kossuth and Osian Williams for a place in the Scarlets backrow.
“I would like to thank Dwayne for the opportunity to join the Scarlets,” said Anderson.
“I have heard very good things from other players in the squad about the direction the team is heading and I’m really excited to get to Llanelli and meet everyone.
“Last season for the Scarlets was a step in the right direction making the play-offs and I’m looking forward to hopefully playing a part in helping the team push on further this season.”
As a schoolboy, Anderson captained his college first XV and was named in the 2020 NZ Schools team.
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