His international rugby career was curtailed by the outbreak of the Second World War but he continued to play as part of the British Army team.
[5] He played 119 matches for Cardiff[5] receiving his First XV cap during the 1934–35 season when he represented the club 15 times.
Although Wales lost the opening game, Davis was on the winning side for both of the tournament's remaining matches against Scotland and Ireland.
In 1940 was chosen to represent the British Army, playing against France, and scored a rare try in a heavy 36–3 victory over the French.
[10][11] After retiring from playing rugby Davis worked as a summariser for the Welsh Home Service during the 1950s.