He was selected to represent Sydney against France during their 1951 tour of Australasia in a match that ended in a 19-all draw. He made both the 1952 Kangaroo tour (5 Tests and 5 tour matches) and the 1956–57 tour (all 6 Tests plus 11 tour matches). Holman was the Australian selectors preferred halfback choice and regular in Test sides and World Cup squads from 1950 to 1958.
He played against France in a 1951 match that ended in a tie, then participated in both the 1952 Kangaroo Tour (five Tests and five tour matches) and the 1956–57 tour (all six Tests plus eleven tour matches). Holman was Australia's preferred choice for halfback and played regularly in Test teams and World Cup squads from 1950 to 1958.