After gaining All Blacks selection in 1952, Davis toured with the team to Europe and North America in 1953–54.

He played extensively for New Zealand Māori between 1952 and his retirement in 1959; his time with the team included matches against both South Africa and the British Lions.

Davis was awarded the Tom French Cup for Māori player of the year in 1952, 1953 and 1954.

[1] Keith Davis was born in Whakatāne and educated at Sacred Heart College in Auckland, where he played for the first XV from 1947 to 1949.

[2] At the conclusion of the 1952 season he was awarded the Tom French Cup for Māori player of the year.

[2] The most important New Zealand Māori match of the season was against the touring Springboks—Davis was selected at half-back.

[2] The New Zealanders lost the game 12–6, but did prevent the Lions from scoring any tries—the only time this was achieved on tour.

[14] After retiring from rugby Davis continued to be involved as a coach and selector with both his club side Marist, and also the Māori All Blacks in the 1960s.