Scrine's style of play was as a fast spoiling player[2] and was first capped for Wales in 1899 against England.

He was selected to play for Wales in the 1899 Home Nations Championship, and was selected alongside fellow Swansea players Billy Bancroft, Tom Parker and the 'Curly haired marmosets', David and Evan James.

In the first international at Swansea's ground, St Helens, for four years Wales beat England with some ease.

The Scottish won 21–10, and Scrine was not recalled for the final match against Ireland.

He would get his day against the Irish two years later when selected again for a game at St Helens.