Lloyd is another product of the Cardiff pathway, having grown up in Penarth.

He attended Stanwell and then captained CAVC Rugby Academy alongside his studies at CAVC, in 2019, as a talented back-row forward.

Lloyd won Wales Under-20s honours before making the switch to hooker under the guidance of the Cardiff academy coaches.

His potential was abundant to see but he progressed quicker than anyone anticipated. 

Having previously only played a handful of appearances at hooker for Cardiff RFC, Lloyd made his first appearance in a preseason fixture against the Scarlets. 

He made his league debut against the Bulls in the United Rugby Championship on 10 November 2023, and was picked in the Wales Six Nations squad later that season.

Lloyd is now a first team regular for both Cardiff and Wales, with his athleticism and ball-carrying ability a major weapon.