On 19 December 1888 the New Zealand Māoris faced Llanelli as part of their tour, and Lloyd, who was 17 years old at the time, was selected to play on the wing.
[3] Llanelli won the match by a single drop goal, kicked by Welsh international Harry Bowen.
Lloyd won his first cap for Wales in a game against Scotland as part of the 1890 Home Nations Championship.
Lloyd, was 19 years old, and was one of five new players to represent Wales in the game which included future Welsh captain Billy Bancroft and Llanelli team mate Stephen Thomas.
Lloyd was chosen for two games for the 1891 Home Nations Championship, the first a loss to England, the second a win over Ireland at Stradey Park.