[1][5] Specialism in a forward position was unusual during the early history of rugby mainly due to the scrummaging rule, but Travers's ability shone through and as part of a seven-man pack was important in the Welsh wins against England in 1903 and in the famous Match of the Century victory against the All Blacks in 1905.

Travers was first capped, at centre, making his debut against England in January, 1903 while playing for Pill Harriers.

He would play for Wales a further 24 times including games against the original New Zealand team, South Africa and Australia.

In 1908 Travers was awarded the Welsh captaincy against Scotland[1] at Swansea a game Wales would win 6-5, though this was the only time he would hold this honour.

His only international points were against the Australian Wallabies, a game Wales won 9-6, though it has been later recognised by both sides that Travers dropped the ball before going over the line and the try should not have counted.