 By the time he turned 34, his career had come to an end at Souths when he was replaced in first grade by the younger Elwyn Walters in 1967.Fred Anderson represented New South Wales rugby league team on two occasions – 1958 and 1961 – and represented City Firsts in the former season.He was invited to play for South Africa in 1963 in a single Test against New Zealand, although he was Australian born.