Evans came to note as a rugby player when he turned out for Pontypool Thursday, a minor town team.

He soon progressed to Pontypool RFC, who were at the time making a notable appearance at club level and gaining caps internationally.

Partnered with Rhys Gabe, Evans was given the difficult task of replacing Gwyn Nicholls one of the most inventive and loved centres in Welsh rugby history.

The 1907 campaign started well, with a convincing win over England, and the Welsh selectors responded by keeping faith with Evans for the next two games of the tournament.

Despite playing in a successful Championship campaign, Evans was dropped the next season in favour of the more experienced Billy Trew, and never represented his country again.