While a pupil at
Stanwell School, Lloyd played youth rugby for
Penarth RFC, originally as a back row. He captained the Penarth U14 team, where he played alongside future Cardiff teammate
Mason Grady. A member of the
Cardiff Rugby academy, Lloyd played for Cardiff U16 and U18, as well as
Pontypridd RFC and
Cardiff RFC. During his time in the academy, Lloyd converted to hooker. == Club career ==