Career
A middle-order batsman, he played three Tests in Pakistan in 1976-1977, three at home against England in 1977-1978, and three in England in 1978. His best score was 92 in his first Test in Lahore when, after New Zealand had followed on and were 62 for 4 in the second innings, he put on 183 for the fifth wicket in 155 minutes with Mark Burgess. He had toured England in 1973 without playing a Test.
His first-class career began in 1967-1968 for Canterbury.
He also played for Northern Districts, Otago and Central Districts, retiring after the 1981-1982 season. His highest score was 155 for the New Zealand touring team against Scotland in 1978.
His father, Mac Anderson, played one Test for New Zealand in 1946. Robert"s son Tim played for Central Districts as a leg-spinner from 1997-1998 to 2002-2003.
