[5] In 1896 Dauncey was awarded his first international cap, when he was selected to face England in the opening game of the Home Nations Championship.

Brought into the team as a replacement for Newport team-mate Tom Pearson, Dauncey was positioned on the wing opposite another new cap, Cliff Bowen.

Played at the Cardiff Arms Park, two second half tries gave Wales victory over Scotland.

Wales[6] Dauncey played tennis at a national level, representing the Welsh team in minor tournaments.

[7] Dauncey, like fellow Wales rugby player Theo Harding, played field hockey.