Connor Anderson Explained

Connor Anderson (born 13 May 1996)^[1] is an Australian rugby union player who plays for the in Super Rugby. His playing position is flanker. He was named in the Reds squad for the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season.^[2] He previously represented in the 2019 National Rugby Championship.^[3]

Anderson was born in Brisbane and represents Wests in the Queensland Premier Rugby.^[4] He was named in the Queensland U20 squad in 2016 and earned selection for in 2019.^[5] 2022 was a breakout year for Anderson, winning the Hospital Cup with Wests and winning the Alec Evans Medal for best player,^[6] earning him selection for the Reds pre-season tour to Japan.^[7] On the tour, he made his Queensland debut against Saitama Wild Knights.^[8] He signed for the Reds for two seasons in November 2022.^[9]

External links

• itsrugby.co.uk profile

Notes and References

1. Web site: Connor Anderson . Ultimate Rugby . 4 December 2022.
2. Queensland Reds announce 2023 Super Rugby Pacific Squad . Queensland Reds . 30 November 2022 . 1 December 2022.
3. Web site: NRC Team Hub: All the teams, kick-off times and broadcast info for round three. Rugby.com.au . 12 September 2019.
4. News: After celebrating 100 caps, Connor Anderson has high hopes for Wests in 2022. Rugby News. 16 June 2022. 4 December 2022.
5. News: Wests Players selected for NRC Brisbane City & Qld Country Squads. Wests Bulldogs. 26 August 2019. 4 December 2022.
6. News: Queensland Reds sign promising duo. Huge Rugby News. 27 November 2022. 4 December 2022.
7. News: Queensland Reds announce squad for tour of Japan. Queensland Reds. 20 October 2022. 4 December 2022.
8. News: Queensland Reds secure Queensland-Saitama Shield in historic clash against Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights. Queensland Reds. 4 November 2022. 4 December 2022.
9. News: Queensland Reds sign Connor Anderson and Phransis Sula-Siaosi. Queensland Reds. 25 November 2022. 4 December 2022.