Pontypridd went into the game boasting a 100% record in the league this season but found themselves under continual pressure from Neath's fired-up pack in which Davies, Duncan Jones and Andrew Millward were outstanding.
The former All Black contributed 14 points - one more than the darling of Welsh Rugby, who despite scoring all Neath's points almost became the villain of the piece with some defensive lapses under pressure.
Neath and Swansea merged to become Neath-Swansea Ospreys - now just known as Ospreys - and likewise Pontypridd joined forces with Bridgend under the Celtic Warriors banner.